Dave Rogers has been tasked with leading Finn Harps back to the Premier Division following relegation this season.
The well known former League of Ireland defender has been appointed manager of the Ballybofey club on a full-time basis.
Rogers, who is relocating to Donegal, succeeds long-standing boss Ollie Horgan who stepped down following their drop out of the top flight.
Horgan has since been linked with the assistant manager’s job at Galway United.
Rogers leaves his post as Nottingham Forest Under-21 boss and take on his first managerial role in the League of Ireland.
The 47-year-old has previously worked with Liverpool’s international academy in America, South Korea and India.
He was also manager of Indian side DSK Shivajians and FC Arizona in America, before moving to Forest.
But the Liverpool native made his name in Ireland as a player with Shelbourne where he won league titles in 2003, 2004 and 2006.
He also had spells with Derry City, St Pat’s, Sporting Fingal, Dundalk, Cork City, Limerick, Monaghan United, Drogheda and Bohemians.
Rogers said: “I’m delighted and excited to be appointed as the new manager of Finn Harps on a full-time contract.
“Once the board made initial contact, I could sense and feel the passion and pride they have in taking the club forward on and off the pitch.
“The fact that I’m signing a long-term contract and basing myself permanently in Donegal shows the ambition, vision and commitment of both myself and the board.
“Ballybofey has always been a tough ground to play at and the fans and community have always displayed fantastic energy and support towards the players and staff.
“I’m proud to be tasked with delivering a brand and style of football that will engage and embrace those traits.”
Finn Harps chairman Ian Harkin said: “I’m delighted to have Dave on board. We were aware of his reputation as a coach having completed his Pro licence.
“We identified him as someone we wanted to speak to from the outset. The opportunity to go with a full time manager was too big an opportunity to miss.
“Dave has a huge experience in our league and in developing players in three different continents. He was a leader on the field and a huge one now off the field.”
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