Derry Coughlan resigns from FAI role

His resignation comes just 12 days after John Finnegan quit as vice-president, citing personal reasons. 

STEPPING ASIDE: Derry Coughlan was four years with the FAI after working with the Rugby Football Union. He also operated as the company secretary. Pic: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Derry Coughlan, the FAI’s head of legal and governance, has resigned in another body-blow to the association.

Mr Coughlan was four years with the FAI after working with the Rugby Football Union. He also operated as the company secretary.