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Irish Examiner
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Meenagh-McKaigue double act in the frame for Derry position
A combination of Ciarán Meenagh and Chrissy McKaigue are in the frame to lead the Derry senior footballers in 2026. The Derry County Board are keen to act quickly after the prolonged process to replace Mickey Harte with Paddy Tally this past season. Tyrone native Meenagh, who was part of the Down senior management the past two seasons, was assistant manager to Rory Gallagher in Derry and took over the county on an interim basis in 2023, overseeing the Ulster final win over Armagh and guiding the county to an All-Ireland semi-final. That had been Loughmacrory man Meenagh's fifth consecutive season with Derry, having come on board with Damien McErlain in 2019. He has distanced himself from taking on position on a permanent basis two years ago and Harte came on board having left his role in Louth. Slaughtneil's McKaigue retired from inter-county football at the end of last season, having claimed two Ulster SFC medals as well as an All Star in 2022. The widely-respected dual player has been touted as a future manager by the likes of Oisín McConville. Both Harte and Tally last just one season following Gallagher's departure and the hope in Derry is that the next management team won't be as short-lasting.
BreakingNews.ie
10-07-2025
- Sport
- BreakingNews.ie
Paddy Tally's time as Derry manager comes to an end after one season
Derry are on the lookout for a new manager after Paddy Tally has stepped away as manager after one season in charge. Having took charge in November 2024, it was a difficult season for Derry, who failed to win a game in 2025. Advertisement After being relegated from Division One, Derry were knocked out of the Ulster championship by Donegal. They also finished bottom of their group of the All-Ireland, which included Armagh, Dublin, and Galway. A statement from Derry GAA thanked Tally for his contribution, when saying: "Paddy brought integrity and energy to the role along with a deep commitment to the players and the county. "His efforts to develop the squad, build a strong team environment, and guide a group of emerging players into senior football are greatly appreciated." Tally said: "I want to thank my management, backroom and medical team and most importantly the players for their commitment and dedication over the past season. "Thank you to Derry county baord and the staff in Owenbeg and Celtic Park for their hospitality and support. I wish the Derry senior footballers the best for the future." Derry will now be looking for their fifth manager since 2023. They now join Mayo, Dublin, Sligo, Cavan, Waterford, Roscommon, Antrim, in looking for a new manager.
BBC News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Derry manager Tally leaves post after one season
Derry GAA football manager Paddy Tally has left his role with the Oak Leafers after spending a sole season in a protracted search, Tally was appointed as Mickey Harte's successor in November for what was to be a three-year his time at the helm lasted only eight months during which the side failed to win a winning the Allianz League in 2024 under Harte, they were relegated from Division One this season before a 10-point loss to Donegal in the preliminary round of the Ulster Championship and a round robin exit from the All-Ireland. "I want to thank my management, backroom and medical team and most importantly the players for their commitment and dedication over the past season," said Tally."Thank you to Derry County Board and the staff in Owenbeg and Celtic Park for their hospitality and support. I wish the Derry senior footballers the best for the future".A Derry statement said Tally "brought integrity and energy to the role along with a deep commitment to the players". Harte also only spent one campaign in charge, meaning Derry are looking for a new permanent manager for the third time in as many seasons.
