Donnelly steps down as Fermanagh boss

After four years in charge, Fermanagh senior football manager Kieran Donnelly has resigned.

Donnelly, who was given a new three-year term, was reportedly informed county officers of his decision to leave the position over the weekend in a statement from Fermanagh GAA on Monday.

The county board’s statement read, “Fermanagh GAA would like to sincerely thank Kieran and his entire backroom team for their dedication and commitment over the past four years.”

“It has been difficult to transition from Covid and the new playing rules.” Although the senior side may not have had the opportunity to win silverware, Kieran provided a wonderful culture and a positive environment.

We wish Kieran, his family, and the entire backroom team a happy future.

Former Fermanagh player Donnelly, who took Ryan McMenamin’s place in 2021, described it as an “honneur and a privilege” to lead his native nation.

The former Scotstown and Cavan Gaels boss remarked, “I would like to thank my backroom team for their sincere and professional service throughout my tenure.

“I’m proud of the progress the squad has made over the past few years because the players have shown tremendous growth and development.” I wish Fermanagh GAA’s players, management, and supporters the best of luck in the coming years.

Donnelly helped Fermanagh move up from Division Three in 2023, but he was unable to stop the decline from last year.

In a tight Ulster SFC quarter-final in Enniskillen, the Ernesiders were denied promotion this year and were defeated by Down.

After defeating Sligo in the quarter-finals, Donnelly’s side regrouped to take the top spot in their Tailteann Cup group, only to lose to Kildare, who had previously qualified for the title.

vacant position Andy McEntee (Antrim)

Ger Brennan replaces Dessie Farrell (Dublin) in his place.

Tony McEntee (Sligo) is stepping down in favor of Dessie Sloyan and Eamonn O’Hara.

vacant position for Kieran Donnelly (Fermanagh).

Mark Dowd replaces Davy Burke (Roscommon) in his place

Andy Moran takes Kevin McStay’s place in Mayo.

Waterford’s Paul Shankey is tapped for a position.

Dermot McCabe – Raymond Galligan (Cavan)

Gavin Devlin takes Gavin Devlin’s place in Ger Brennan (Louth).

Ciaran Meenagh and Paddy Tally (Derry)

Westmeath’s Dermot McCabe has a vacant position.