DERRY CITY HAVE confirmed the departure of manager Tiernan Lynch after two years in charge. Director of football Mark Connolly will take charge of the Candystripes on an interim basis. A brief statement from the club read: “Derry City Football Club can confirm that it has today parted company with First Team Manager Tiernan Lynch. “The club would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Tiernan for his professionalism, commitment and hard work during his time at Derry City. Lynch previously won two Irish League titles with Larne, and also reached the Conference League group stage with the East Antrim club in 2024/25 before taking his post at Derry City.