Glenavon have announced the appointment of Stephen McDonnell as the new manager at the Premiership club.

Revealing the news via a statement on their official website, the club said:

"Glenavon Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen McDonnell as full time manager.

"The 31 year old former Warrenpoint Town manager led them to a first ever Irish Cup semi final in 2019. He has been Dundalk first team coach/Academy manager, Shelbourne Under 19 Head Coach and has also worked as Assistant Development Coach with the Irish Football Association.

"He takes up his duties at Mourneview Park immediately and will meet the players prior to training this evening. Stephen has named former Glenavon favourite Simon Kelly (a member of our 2016 Irish Cup winning team) as his assistant manager."

McDonnell's first game in charge will be the visit of champions Larne to Mourneview Park on Saturday, kick-off 5:30pm.