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Cousins impressed in the interview process and will be assisted by experienced goalkeeper Alan Gough, who has been a consistent performer for United this season.
Cousins was Paul Doolin's assistant at Drogheda United and arrives in Galway with a significant coaching reputation.
Drogheda, who have kept 17 clean sheets in 22 competitive games during 2006 thus far, have enjoyed a fruitful start to the season and are currently top of the Premier Division table.
Ex-United bosses Joey Malone and Don O'Riordan expressed their interest in the position, while it is believed that the well regarded Liam Buckley also spoke with the Club.
Cousins will continue to live in Dublin, but has been appointed on a full-time basis to succeed Stephen Lally.
Cousins' opening League match in charge of the Tribesmen will be in Ballybofey on Saturday week when United face Finn Harps in a critical encounter.
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