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KEVIN KILBANE has emerged as a shock contender for the vacant manager's job at Limerick.
The former Ireland international retired from football last weekend and was expected to embark on a career in the media as he considered whether he would go into coaching at a later date.
But, after former Hull City boss Phil Brown withdrew from the race to succeed Pat Scully, the 110-cap former Ireland winger has become a contender for the position.
Former St Patrick's Athletic manager Johnny McDonnell is also understood to be in contention for the newly-promoted side who are expected to play their home matches at Thomond Park next year.
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