Ger Brennan appointed Dublin football manager on three-year term
Dublin
manager for a three-year term, the county board has announced.
The St Vincent's clubman enjoyed a successful playing career with Dublin, winning All-Ireland titles with the county under both Pat Gilroy in 2011 and Jim Gavin in 2013.
Brennan left his role as Louth manager in July after the Wee County won their first Leinster title in 68 years this year. His decision came just three days after Dessie Farrell left the role, fuelling speculation that Brennan was to take the Dublin job.
Brennan, who works as a Gaelic games development executive in UCD, was appointed Louth manager in October 2023, succeeding Mickey Harte.
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Dublin County Board chairman Ken O'Sullivan has congratulated Brennan on his appointment, saying:
'Ger has achieved the highest honours as a player with Dublin and he has our full support in leading the Dublin senior football panel in pursuit of further honours in the coming years.
'We wish Ger, his team and the panel the very best and look forward to the 2026 season.'
Brennan's management and backroom team will be announced in due course.
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