Former Dundalk player Tommy Dunne is expected to take over the reins of the newly-formed Galway FC in the coming days.
The ex-Cork City boss played with the Lilywhites from 1991 to 1993, making 37 appearances and scoring once.
A cousin of Irish international Richard Dunne, the 41-year-old’s appointment is expected shortly.
More than 35 people had expressed an interest in the job, with former Irish boss Steve Staunton amongst those believed to have applied.
The newly-formed western outfit are applying for an Airtricity League licence for next season and will hope to compete in the First Division.
