Farrell steps down as Dublin boss after Tyrone loss

After losing to Tyrone in the All-Ireland quarter-final, Dublin manager Dessie Farrell resigned from his position.

Farrell led the Dubs to two All-Ireland titles and five Leinster Senior Football titles during his six years in charge.

After a second successive last eight exit in the Sam Maguire for Dublin after losing 0-23 to 0-16 to the Red Hands on Saturday, Farrell, an All-Ireland champion in his playing days, leaves his position.

He told BBC Sport NI, “I would have informed the county board that this was my last one at the start of the season, and I also made it known to the players that it was always going to end.”

“It was a pleasure to work with so many excellent people, players, coaches, and backroom teams over the years, and I’m very grateful for everything they have done for Dublin football, including some special relationships and fond memories along the way,” said one player.

In his first year in charge of Dublin, Farrell took Jim Gavin’s place in 2020, leading the nation to a sixth successive win under Sam Maguire.

Under his leadership, they then defeated Kerry in the 2023 final to claim their second All-Ireland victory.

Farrell acknowledged that Tyrone’s seven-point defeat was a difficult situation in which to bow out.