Kevin McStay and management team relieved from Mayo duties
Mayo GAA are officially on the hunt for a new manager after the County Board announced that Kevin McStay and his backroom team were relieved from their roles.
In a brief statement issued on Wednesday evening, the Mayo County board said that McStay and his team have been relieved of duties with immediate effect.
The statement adds: "We would like to sincerely thank Kevin and his management team for their time, effort, and commitment to the Mayo Senior Football Team during their tenure. Their dedication to the players and the jersey has been greatly appreciated by all involved with Mayo GAA.
"We wish Kevin and his management team every success in the future, both on and off the field."
McStay took over the county for the 2023 season but had little success, with his sole silverware coming in the form of an FBD League.
Mayo were twice beaten by Galway in Connacht Football finals in 2024 and 2025 and failed to progress out of their All-Ireland Group this year, while last year they were dumped out at the preliminary quarter-finals stage to Derry.
McStay stepped back from coaching duties in May after becoming unwell at a training session, as he was not on the sidelines for their All-Ireland Series games against Tyrone and Donegal.
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