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The 42
21-07-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Ciaran Meenagh set to become the next Derry manager
DERRY COUNTY BOARD are set to appoint Ciaran Meenagh as their new senior football manager in the coming days. Meenagh had previously taken charge of Derry in the 2023 season after then-manager Rory Gallagher had to 'step back' from managing the team after allegations of domestic abuse. The Police Service of Northern Ireland investigated the allegations against Gallagher, and forwarded two files to Northern Ireland's Public Prosecution Service (PPS), but no charges were brought. Gallagher continues to 'firmly and steadfastly' deny the allegations. Under Meenagh, Derry beat Armagh in the 2023 Ulster final by way of a penalty shootout. They then went on to top their group stages by drawing with Monaghan before beating Donegal and Clare. They beat Cork in the All-Ireland quarter-final before going down to Kerry on a 1-17 to 1-15 scoreline in a breathtaking semi-final. Meenagh, a teacher in St Colm's in Draperstown, then left Derry and took up a role as Down selector in Conor Laverty's backroom team for the last two seasons. However, following Paddy Tally's departure from the post, the Loughmacrory man is set to take on his first permanent role as manager. He will become Derry's third consecutive manager from Tyrone following Tally and Mickey Harte. Advertisement It is strongly suspected that former Ulster-winning captain and All-Star Chrissy McKaigue will come into his management team, along with former forward Benny Heron. Meanwhile, Antrim are poised to appoint their former team selector, Paddy Bradley, as their replacement for Andy McEntee. Paddy Bradley. John McVitty / INPHO John McVitty / INPHO / INPHO McEntee had done three seasons with Antrim, who got to the 2009 Ulster final under the guidance of Paddy's father, Liam 'Baker' Bradley. Paddy Bradley has taken a number of management roles around Ulster including a successful period in charge of Dunloy footballers and his own club, Glenullin. He is believed to have assembled a backroom team of fellow Derry men Paul McFlynn (who has previously been with Antrim and was with Derry last year) and Barry Dillon, along with Paul Rouse of Tyrone, who has worked with Dillon at the University of Ulster GAA Academy. Check out the latest episode of The42′s GAA Weekly podcast here
RTÉ News
21-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Paddy Bradley emerges as candidate for Antrim job
Former Derry star Paddy Bradley has emerged as a serious contender for the vacant Antrim job, RTÉ Sport understands. The Saffron County are on the lookout for a new boss after Andy McEntee's decision to step away after three years following their Tailteann Cup quarter-final loss to Wexford. If Bradley was appointed, he would be the second member of the family in the role with his father, Liam 'Baker' Bradley, guiding the county to their last Ulster final appearance in 2009 before giving eventual All-Ireland champions Kerry a serious scare in the qualifiers. The pair linked up for a second spell with the county in 2014, Paddy acting as a coach under his father. Bradley, previously a Donegal selector, has been building up his coaching experience in recent seasons. The Glenullin man, an All-Star in 2007, has managed the Derry Under-20s and has won three Oakleaf intermediate titles, two with his home club and one with Newbridge. Meanwhile, Louth are expected to announce Gavin Devlin as their new manager in the coming days. The two-time All-Ireland winner with Tyrone has previously been part of the Wee County set-up under Mickey Harte and has worked with their youth development in recent times. Peter Dooley, also involved under Harte and his successor Ger Brennan, is set to form part of the coaching ticket with other names yet to be added. Fergal Reel is due to remain with the county's U20s having guided them to a Leinster title last season. Brennan's exit from Louth, coinciding with Dessie Farrell's departure from Dublin, seemed to suggest the former was on his way back to his home county – but those reports are understood to be premature.
