Curneen leaves chief executive role at Larne

Niall Curneen will remain at Inver Park as a non-executive director

Niall Curneen has left his role as chief executive of Irish Premiership champions Larne to take up a new role outside of the club.

Curneen joined the club in 2018 as a youth development officer and became the club's general manager a year later.

He transitioned into the role as CEO as Larne won back-to-back Irish Premiership titles and created history with their run in the Uefa Conference League during his tenure.

Larne owner Kenny Bruce described Curneen as an "outstanding steward" of the club.

"As people grow in life, success naturally brings new opportunities, and while we are sad to see Niall step away from his day-to-day role, we are absolutely delighted to see him take on an exciting new challenge, one where we know he will thrive," he told the club's website.

"Niall's stamp is firmly imprinted on the club's journey so far and I have no doubt his influence will continue to be seen in many of our future achievements."

Curreen will remain on the executive board at the club and says he was in a "privileged position" as the club's CEO.

"I've been supported by tremendous staff and an army of volunteers from across our club, from our board to our fans, our stewards to our matchday volunteers. I'm so grateful for the support that they have given me," he said.

"I will stay active and support people the same way in which I have been supported throughout, and I feel I still have the energy and the passion to continue to have a positive influence on the club, just from a slightly different angle."