Dermot Keely
Meath and District League side Rock Celtic have appointed Dermot Kelly as their new director of football.
The Blackrock outfit hope that the former Shelbourne and Dundalk manager will oversee the development of the club as they look to build on a strong underage structure at the seaside venue.
Last summer former player Jimmy Dunne signed with Manchester United while there are several more talents believed to be coming through the ranks at the club.
Keely, who has resided in Dundalk for a number of years, was boss of the Lilywhites when they won their last League of Ireland title back in 1995.
The 60-year-old, who also enjoyed a distinguished playing career, has managed 11 different clubs since first starting out in management with UCD 31 years ago. He has won four League of Ireland titles and two FAI Cups over the years but has been out of management for the past four years after departing Shelbourne in 2010.
A two-time winner of the SWAI’s Personality of the Year award, he won six League of Ireland titles as a player, as well as five FAI Cups, a League of Ireland Cup and the Irish Cup with Glentoran.
In a statement on Keely’s appointment, Rock Celtic said: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dermot Keely as Director of Football at Rock Celtic.
“Dermot brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience having achieved the highest accolades both as a player and manager in the League of Ireland.
“This is a very exciting time for our club and further endorses the commitment we have to developing the club and players for the future. We hope you all join us in welcoming Dermot to Rock Celtic FC.”
