Ex-Derry City manager wants to see FAI Cup finalists return to the Irish League

Derry City joined the League of Ireland in 1985, 13 years after it left the Irish League.

Former Derry City manager Declan Devine has revealed his desire to see the FAI Cup finalists return to the Irish League - 52 years after it was forced to withdraw on security grounds.

READ MORE: Shamrock Rovers are within touching distance of €5m as Europa Conference League knockout phase loomsGlentoran boss Devine, an FAI Cup winning manager with the Ryan McBride Brandywell side in 2012, was a player in their 1997 Premier Division success. Another wish for Devine is the return of a cross-border competition such as the Setanta Sports Cup, which ended in 2014.

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