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Irish Independent
6 days ago
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- Irish Independent
Indo GAA podcast: What should Jim McGuinness have done differently?
The pair also catch up on the news that Ciarán Meenagh is set to take Derry forward into a season where there is a large pool of counties that can win the All-Ireland. Then, Pat Spillane joins Conan after a week of celebrations in Kerry, a county that has built a winning tradition and has a routine for celebrations. The lads break down how the rules have transformed the championship, what changes need to be made to make players kick the ball more, and the challenges facing a lot of GAA clubs in Ireland's west. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by AIB. If you'd like to come along to the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE, head over to Ticketmaster by clicking here for information on how you can join us at Vicar Street on August 6. ️ Listen on…. Spotify Apple Podcasts
Irish Examiner
24-07-2025
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- Irish Examiner
Ciarán Meenagh appointed Derry senior manager on permanent basis
Former Derry interim manager Ciarán Meenagh has been appointed to the position on a permanent basis for 2026. As revealed by the Irish Examiner last week, the Tyrone native, who has assisted Down the last couple of seasons, is set to be joined by former Derry defender Chrissy McKaigue for the new season. Meenagh replaces Paddy Tally who was at the helm for this past year having taken over from fellow Tyrone man Mickey Harte. In a statement from Derry GAA on Thursday night confirmed: 'Following Thursday night's meeting of Coiste Chontae Dhoire, Derry GAA is pleased to announce the appointment of Ciarán Meenagh as senior football manager. 'Ciarán Meenagh first joined the Derry senior football management team in late 2018 and served for five seasons as a coach and later as manager – a period that included promotion from Division 4 to Division 1 and back-to-back Ulster Senior Football titles. 'He will lead a management team that includes former Derry captain and All Star footballer Chrissy McKaigue.'
RTÉ News
24-07-2025
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- RTÉ News
Ciarán Meenagh confirmed as Derry's new manager
Ciarán Meenagh has been confirmed as Derry's new manager as he makes his return having acted as interim manager previously. The Tyrone native took over in 2023 and took Derry to Ulster glory after Rory Gallagher stepped away following serious allegations regarding his private life. He replaces the outgoing Paddy Tally, who spent one season in charge of the Ulster side, having informed Down boss Conor Laverty earlier this week that he was departing. Meenagh's backroom team will include Chrissy McKaigue. Following tonight's meeting of Coiste Chontae Dhoire, Derry GAA has confirmed all management teams for 2026. 🔗 — Derry GAA (@Doiregaa) July 24, 2025 Derry recorded no competitive wins in 2025, mustering just one point from their seven Division 1 games and so will start next season back in the second tier for the first time since 2022. The championship saw them lose to Donegal in their Ulster preliminary clash. Performances did pick up in the All-Ireland series and the side were close to getting a morale-boosting win in their meeting with Galway at Celtic Park. The point earned there still left them in contention to progress but Dublin edged the Oak Leafers by two points in the concluding fixture in Derry.
Irish Times
09-07-2025
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- Irish Times
Paddy Tally's stint as Derry senior football manager ends after one season
Paddy Tally's spell as Derry manager has come to an end after only eight months. Derry's troubled search for a successor to Mickey Harte last year eventually led to Tally's appointment in mid-November for what was to be a three-year term. However, after a difficult season in which Derry failed to win a single game, seeing them relegated from Division One of the National League and exit the championship at the group stages of the All-Ireland series, Tally's tenure has come to a premature end, as first reported in The Irish News. The Tyrone native was not helped by injuries to key players throughout the season and Derry appeared to have rediscovered form in the latter stages of the championship. READ MORE But Tally will not be at the helm in 2026 with Derry now beginning yet another process to find what will be a fifth senior football manager since 2023. Rory Gallagher stepped down before the Ulster final in May 2023 and was replaced on an interim basis by Ciarán Meenagh until the end of that season. Harte was handed the reins for the 2024 campaign but lasted just one year, with Tally succeeding his fellow Tyrone man ahead of the 2025 season. A return for Gallagher to the role could not be ruled out as he was the preferred option of some Derry players last year.
