"It's a bit surreal" - Kenny relishing his League of Ireland return

He resumes life back at the club he started as U21 manager 26 years ago with a home double-header against Derry City on Friday and leaders Shelbourne next Monday.

NEW ROLE: Manager Stephen Kenny says domestic circumstances influenced his decision to end his pursuit of an overseas job in favour of accepting the St Patrick’s Athletic vacancy. Pic:©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Stephen Kenny says domestic circumstances influenced his decision to end his pursuit of an overseas job in favour of accepting the St Patrick’s Athletic vacancy.

Kenny was back on the Abbotstown pitch today seven months after losing his job as Ireland manager, the first day of the five-and-a-half year contract tabled by Saints owner Garrett Kelleher.