Tommy Dunne has parted ways with Galway United after three years at the helm.
The Dubliner's side lost 5-3 away to title-chasers Cork City on Tuesday night, following which Dunne said he had made an error in adopting a 3-5-2 formation.
That defeat left Galway ninth in the table but they are almost certain to avoid relegation as they are 15 points ahead of 11th-placed Wexford Youths with five games to play.
Dunne took over in 2014 when the Tribesmen re-entered the league after a two-year absence due to financial issues.
He led them to promotion from the First Division in his first season in charge and Galway preserved their Premier Division status with a 10th-place finish last year.
The club released a statement on Friday afternoon confirming Dunne's departure: "The club would like to thank Tommy for his hard work and dedication in the three seasons following Galway United's return to the League of Ireland, including achieving promotion in his first season and reaching the EA Sports Cup Final in his second season with the club
"Unfortunately, the club has not made the required progress this season and a recent run of poor results has led the board to the decision that a change in management is required.
"Everyone at the club wishes Tommy all the best in the future."
