Billy Dennehy confirmed as Kerry FC manager

SSE Airtricity First Division newcomers Kerry FC have announced that Billy Dennehy has agreed to take up the role of their manager for their debut season in the league.

Originally announced as Director of Football for the club, Dennehy will instead take the reins for his first job in as a first-team manager.

The move comes four years after Dennehy announced his retirement as a player is 2018, having won two League of Ireland Premier Division titles at Shamrock Rovers.

"I am delighted to be named as the manager of the first team for Kerry FC for 2023," Dennehy said.

"This has been a project that I have been excited about for a long time and to finally see it coming to fruition is something I am immensely proud of." Billy added.

"To be named as the manager of Kerry FC is something that means a huge amount to me and my family and although I know it will be a huge challenge I am confident that Kerry FC will be extremely competitive in the 2023 season."

Dennehy and Kerry will get their league campaign underway on 17 February when they take on Cobh Ramblers at Mounthawk Park.