Waterford FC have appointed former Newport County manager Graham Coughlan as their new head coach.
The 51-year-old was in charge at Rodney Parade between October 2022 and June 2024, guiding the Exiles to 15th and 18th-place finishes in League Two.
Coughlan's spell in south Wales produced a record of 33 wins, 22 draws and 38 defeats, with the highlight an FA Cup fourth-round tie at Manchester United.
Newport were beaten 4-2 at Rodney Parade after recovering from two goals down shortly after half-time.
Since leaving Newport, Coughlan has more recently managed Boston United in the National League, steering them to safety after taking over with the club in the relegation zone.
Boston collected 20 points from nine matches under his guidance, reinforcing Coughlan's reputation as a manager adept at rescuing struggling sides.
That experience will be tested at Waterford, who sit bottom of the League of Ireland Premier Division after 15 games, nine points adrift of ninth-placed Sligo Rovers.
The Dublin native was also present as Newport secured League Two safety in dramatic fashion on the final day at Barrow, where their former boss was working alongside Barrow boss Sam Foley before departing following the club's relegation.
Coughlan will link up with former Newport favourite Padraig Amond at the club, with chairman Jamie Pilley hopeful the appointment can spark a turnaround in the Blues' fortunes.
