Thanks Ger...Louth GAA's loss as the man who delivered Delaney moves on
It's just over a week since Ger Brennan left and people are still taking about his departure from Louth.
The Dubliner who guided Louth to a first Delaney Cup in 68 years, left quietly with no fanfare - a phone call, a short meeting and a statement issued by the County Board announcing Brennan's departure.
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