Derry City have appointed Kenny Shiels as the club's new manager.

The former Kilmarnock boss takes over from Paul Hegarty, who replaced Peter Hutton in May, at the League of Ireland Premier Division club.

The Candystripes finished the 2015 domestic season in seventh place, six points clear of the 11th place relegation playoff spot.

He won the 2012 Scottish League Cup with Kilmarnock, beating Celtic 1-0 in the final.