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The 42
2 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Paul Shankey steps down as manager of Waterford footballers
PAUL SHANKEY HAS stepped down as manager of the Waterford senior footballers. The Meath native decided against taking up the option of a third year at the helm. Chairperson of Waterford GAA, Neil Moore, said: 'We extend our sincere thanks to Paul for his commitment and service to Waterford football. Advertisement 'His contribution over the past two years has been valued, and we wish him every success in the future.' Shankey led Waterford to a memorable win over Tipperary in 2024 – the Déise's first Munster SFC victory in 14 years. However Waterford had a disappointing season in 2025, winning just one game as they finished bottom of Division 4 in the National League. Waterford suffered a three-point defeat to Tipperary in the quarter-finals of the Munster SFC, and lost all three games in Group 2 of the Tailteann Cup.
Irish Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Times
Paul Shankey steps down as Waterford football boss
Waterford GAA are looking for a new senior football manager. In a statement released on Thursday morning it was announced that Paul Shankey had decided to step down after two seasons in charge rather than exercise an option for a third year. A former All-Ireland medallist with Meath in 1999, Shankey, who by his own account has lived longer in Waterford than in his own county, led his adopted county to a first win in the Munster championship since 2010 when they defeated Tipperary. This year, Tipp turned the tables and Waterford went on to lose all three matches in the Tailteann Cup. Waterford GAA chair, Neil Moore, commented: 'We extend our sincere thanks to Paul for his commitment and service to Waterford football. His contribution over the past two years has been valued, and we wish him every success in the future.' READ MORE According to the statement: 'The process to appoint a new senior football team management will now begin. Waterford GAA will not be making any further comment at this time.'
