County Manager Merry go round

[SouthOfThe Bann]

New and expected manager for kildare.

 

"Kildare GAA is pleased to announce that Brian Flanagan will be proposed by the Management Committee as the new Kildare Senior Football Manager for a four-year term. His nomination will be brought forward for ratification at the September County Board Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, September 3rd.

 

Brian Flanagan guided the Kildare U20 team to consecutive Leinster titles in 2022 and 2023, as well as an All-Ireland title in 2023.

 

Joining Brian's backroom team are Aidan O'Rourke, Damien Hendy, and Daryl Flynn, each bringing valuable expertise and support to the management setup.

 

Kildare GAA extends its best wishes to Brian and his management team."

Is there enough in that backroom team?

[armaghniac]

Kildare are so far down, that the only way is up.

[Armagh18]

Aidan would be a shrewd operator and a loss to Armagh if he leaves his post with the minors but the best of luck to him with Kildare.

[Rossfan]

Is that the same Aidan O'Rourke our CB had as their "preferred candidate " a few years ago?

[SouthOfThe Bann]

If Kildare are serious about their football they should be taking inspiration from Armagh.

They have far more raw materials in the form of underage success; but seem to lack that dog in them.

Would be great to see them at the top table.

[Captain Scarlet]

Flanno is a very good operator and I am not sure if anyone saw that U20 team, but they were the most un-Kildare outfit I've ever seen. There was no looking around to shovel it on or waiting to be told what to do. They really dragged through some games.

In reality there are lads who didn't walkaway but drifted off last year. Lads who would make a huge difference. But they do need structure and fitness. I mean Laois blew us away for strenght and stamina...

The only way is up! (I hope)

When you see that article there is a lot yet to happen around the place.

[Blowitupref]

New and expected manager for kildare.

 

"Kildare GAA is pleased to announce that Brian Flanagan will be proposed by the Management Committee as the new Kildare Senior Football Manager for a four-year term. His nomination will be brought forward for ratification at the September County Board Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, September 3rd.

 

Brian Flanagan guided the Kildare U20 team to consecutive Leinster titles in 2022 and 2023, as well as an All-Ireland title in 2023.

 

Joining Brian's backroom team are Aidan O'Rourke, Damien Hendy, and Daryl Flynn, each bringing valuable expertise and support to the management setup.

 

Kildare GAA extends its best wishes to Brian and his management team."

Is there enough in that backroom team?

Yes for Kildare's current targets getting back to Div 2 as soon as possible and perhaps winning the Tailteann cup.

[Captain Scarlet]

Exactly. I know there was talk of a couple of other lads from Kildare but they were maybe a bit matey and that was an issue with the last crew.
Flanno is a great organiser and I'm told some good S&C and other people to be coming in too.

[Blowitupref]

Dublin GAA have this evening confirmed that Micheál Donoghue will be stepping down from his role as Dublin hurling manager⁠
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Donoghue statement, "I would like to thank the panel and backroom team for their tireless work over the past two years. I was very fortunate to work with a very talented panel of players and I look forward to watching their progress over the coming seasons.⁠
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"I wish Dublin hurling every success in the future."

[Captain Scarlet]

Davy for the Dubs?! He can nip into RTÉ and all the other media outlets to "say nothing" as he often does...

[Rossfan]

Dessie Dolan leaving the Westmeath post after 2 years.
A surprise?

[Armagh18]

Dessie Dolan leaving the Westmeath post after 2 years.
A surprise?

Reached their ceiling?

Although been desperately unlucky with group draws in the championship the part 2 years.

[SouthOfThe Bann]

Dessie Dolan leaving the Westmeath post after 2 years.
A surprise?

Reached their ceiling?

Although been desperately unlucky with group draws in the championship the part 2 years.

Harte to Westmeath??

[Armagh18]

Dessie Dolan leaving the Westmeath post after 2 years.
A surprise?

Reached their ceiling?

Although been desperately unlucky with group draws in the championship the part 2 years.

Harte to Westmeath??

why not?

[Blowitupref]

DESSIE DOLAN STATEMENT

"I will not be seeking reappointment for the season 2024/2025 with Westmeath senior footballers. I have completed three years – one as a selector and two years as senior football manager. Being a part of the Tailteann Cup success and gaining promotion to Division 2 this year are two significant occasions for our footballers, which I was proud to be a part of. We as a management team worked extremely hard to maintain the highest of standards for our footballers, and I believe our performances in the All-Ireland series give a lot of optimism for the quality of players within the county.

"I would like to thank our sponsors during my years in charge – O'Brien's Renault Garage, Mullingar, for their constant support of the players and management in every respect.


"A sincere thank you to the Westmeath GAA chairman Frank Mescall, secretary Brendan Shaw and PRO Marie Lynagh. I would also acknowledge the support of Patrick Doherty, operations manager. Liam Daly as team co-ordinator was simply the heartbeat of everything that we did, and worked tirelessly to ensure the players' every need was met.

"I would like to thank my management team and all the backroom team that have been involved in the past two seasons – John Keane, Mick Dillon, Jason Sherlock and Cathal Mullin. I would particularly like to thank Joe and Katie Nangle S&C, Paddy Walsh and Mark Samuels and Tomás Mount who led the analysis team, ably assisted by Ashley Cahill. To Donie Malone for media obligations and goalkeeping coach Andy Meares.

"A particular word of thanks to the medical team led by Jerry O'Flynn for his constant support along with physios Vivien and Dermot Claffey.

"I always appreciated the great support from the Westmeath supporters. I hope we have given you some enjoyment and happy memories over the last three years.

"Finally, to the players, I greatly appreciated the dedication and time you sacrificed for the opportunity to play for Westmeath. I wish you all every success in your future endeavours."