After guiding Larne to consecutive Premiership crowns and qualification for the Conference League league stage, Tiernan Lynch turned down the chance to become manager of Scottish Premiership club St Johnstone in September 2024.
His departure from Inver Park was only delayed by two months however as he was lured to the Brandywell to become manager of Derry City in the League of Ireland.
Lynch’s vision of introducing a full-time professional set-up at Larne, complete with high-level training facilities, had matched the ambition of owner Bruce and the pair worked in tandem during the seven years of the former Glentoran assistant’s time in charge.
Following his exit, Nathan Rooney, ex-manager of Gibraltarian team Bruno’s Magpies, was appointed as his successor.
It emerged that Rooney did not possess the necessary coaching badge to lead the side in European competition, leading to first team coach Gary Haveron first assuming control for Conference League games and then in December being appointed head coach for the remainder of the season, with Rooney becoming head of football.
Despite significant fixture congestion caused by their continental odyssey, Haveron guided the team to a second-place league league finish and European qualification.
In May, it was confirmed that Rooney would be reinstalled as manager following his enrolment on a Uefa Pro Licence course but after winning through two Conference League qualifying rounds via penalty shootouts, before exiting the competition to Santa Clara, and having been in charge of a solitary domestic top flight game this term against Coleraine, his departure was confirmed on Monday.
The backroom team at the club has also undergone significant change.
BBC News
Khamrah by Lattafa for Men - 3.4 oz EDP Spray
4% OffGhost Sweetheart Eau de Toilette | Pineapple, Jasmine and Sandalwood | Perfume for Women 50 ml
50% OffMarc Jacobs Dot Eau De Parfum for Women, 100 ml
42% OffTed Baker W Eau de Toilette for Her, Fig Leaf, White Peony and Violet Top Notes, Pink Orchid and Raspberry Middle Notes, 75ml
£11.77 (£15.69 / 100 ml) (as of 06/05/2026 03:12 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Ted Baker Woman Pink Eau de Toilette Spray Floral Green Feminine Fragrance, Opening Notes are Fresh Peach, Bergamot and Tangerine with Warm Musk, Vanilla and Vetiver Base, 100ml
11% OffVera Wang Princess Eau de Toilette - 30 ml
Choco Musk 50ml Eau De Parfum for men and women | Chocolate Musk by Jannat Aromas
17% OffChristina Aguilera Signature Eau de Parfum (50ml) Floral, Fruity & Exotic Scent, Luxury Fragrance for Women
9% OffCalvin Klein - Eau De Toilette CKIN2U - Calvin Klein Women, Ladies Perfume, Women's Perfume, Calvin Klein Perfume, Calvin Klein One - 150 ml
5% OffJimmy Choo Flash Eau de Parfum, 60 ml (Pack of 1)
3% OffFruit of the Loom Men's Heavy T Shirt, White, XL UK
28% OffATNKE LED Lighted Beanie Cap,USB Rechargeable Running Hat Ultra Bright 4 LED Waterproof Light Winter Warm Gifts for Men and Women/Pink
Now retrieving the rating.
17% OffMen's 1/4 Zip Pullover UK Sale Clearance, Fleece Sweatshirt Casual Jumper Long Sleeve T-shirt Top Stand Collar Sweater Plain Pullover Sports Leisure Workwear Quarter Zip Sweater Lightweight Jumpers
Now retrieving the rating.
£5.88 (as of 12/11/2025 00:52 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)