McEntee steps down after three years as Antrim boss
Andy McEntee has stepped down from his role as Antrim manager after his three-year term came to an end.McEntee took over as Saffron boss in 2022, replacing Enda McGinley, having previously managed his native Meath for six years.During his first two years in charge, Antrim reached two Tailteann Cup semi-finals and consolidated their place in Division Three.This season they suffered relegation to Division Four after a tough National League campaign.They also exited the Tailteann Cup at the quarter-final stage after a defeat heavy 5-23 to 2-21 defeat by Wexford, which proved to be McEntee's last game in charge.McEntee previously led Meath to successive Leinster finals in 2018 and 2019.Under him, Meath also sealed promotion to Division One in 2019, but they were relegated back to the second tier without winning a game the following season.
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