Galway United boss Tommy Dunne has penned a new two-year deal that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2017 campaign.
Galway finished third from bottom in the Premier Division - three points clear of relegated Drogheda United and two ahead of Limerick, who lost the promotion/relegation play-off against Finn Harps.
Dunne said he is now looking to build on their survival this year and make the Tribesmen an established force in the division.
"As a club, we're heading in the right direction. Last year was a tough first season back in the Premier Division for us. It was a bit of an eye-opener for everybody involved but that is what is required at the top table and we need to learn from our experiences.
"Next year will be tougher again, both of the clubs that have been promoted will have enough people behind them. But we're looking to push on. If you're not looking to improve, then you're stagnating and we can't afford to do that."
"We're absolutely delighted that Tommy Dunne has agreed to continue in his role with the club," said United chairman Jonathan Corbett. "We can see the progression in the side since he has taken over and we're all unified in our aims to progress the club on and off the pitch."
"Signing Tommy for two more years wasn't just about winning promotion with the club in his first season and keeping us in the Premier Division in 2015.
"A hugely important aspect was the style of football he brings. It's something that everyone has been talking about. The players we've spoken to want to play for Tommy Dunne and that's vital to us.
"2015 was about stabilising and retaining our Premier Division status. 2016 will be another challenging year for the club but we're eager to progress the club under Tommy Dunne's stewardship again."
