Ian Ryan is no longer manager of Airtricity First Division side Wexford FC.
The now-former manager handed in his resignation earlier on Thursday.
The 35-year-old took over as boss 18 months ago. Since then, the First Division outfit have seen their fortunes change dramatically, with Ryan overseeing a major FAI Cup scalp by knocking Sligo Rovers out of the cup earlier this season.
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Wexford's fine form saw Ryan being linked with several jobs in recent months. And while he continuously stressed his commitment to the club, Wexford have today confirmed his departure.
"Wexford FC regrets to announce that first team manager Ian Ryan has advised us of his resignation with immediate effect,” a club statement reads.
"The club had been well advanced in its plans to put together a squad made up of the core of last season’s with a number of new additions, so that we could mount a serious challenge for promotion in 2023.
"Despite this setback, this remains the plan and the process to appoint a new manager, with the ambition and potential to deliver this, will begin straight away.
"We wish to thank Ian for his efforts over the last 18 months and wish him the best of luck. During this time the squad has developed appreciably and we have celebrated a number of great wins and occasions under his tenure.
"The whole profile and performance of the club has lifted during his time here and we are determined as a club to build on this momentum."
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