The club are currently sixth in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division.
Derry City have announced the departure of manager Tiernan Lynch.
City recruited the Belfast native in November 2024 after he left Larne but he leaves having won just once in seven matches in all competitions.
The club are currently sixth in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division and just five points clear of the relegation playoff place.
Director of Football at the club Mark Connolly will take over as interim boss and will be in the dugout for Friday's home game against Sligo Rovers.

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