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Irish Examiner
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
James Horan: 'I won't be going for the Mayo manager position. It is time for something different'
Former Mayo manager James Horan has ruled himself out of a return to the county hot seat as they begin their search to replace Kevin McStay. McStay was relieved of his role as senior football manager last month and local media had speculated that Horan would seek a return for a third spell. The former Mayo player was first appointed in 2010 and led the county to successive All-Ireland finals in 2012 and 2013 before stepping away a year later. He returned in 2018 and again led the team to All-Ireland finals in 2020 and 2021. In 2022, he stepped down. Speaking on the Irish Examiner podcast, Horan said he won't be in the running for the role and has spoken to the Mayo chairperson to confirm this. 'I won't be going for the Mayo manager position,' he said. 'Not at all. It is not for me. I had a go at that and I think it is time for Mayo to look at someone different or something different. I'm just a supporter and happy in that position, going to the games with my young fella, cheering them on. "Where I am at the moment, I've had a chat with Seamus Tuohy on that just to clear it up, because I don't even want my name associated with it in case there is any confusion. Absolutely not.' Meanwhile, Former Tyrone star Peter Canavan said it is still an attractive position, although he was strongly critical of the statement issued about McStay's departure. 'The hunger and passion among their supporters for an All-Ireland, they are craving and crying out for it,' said the two-time All-Ireland winner. 'The fact they have been knocking on the door, I've a degree of sympathy for them but they just keep shooting themselves in the foot. Time and time again. They need a really strong character. They need another James Horan. 'They need someone who can pull the thing together but when they treat Kevin McStay in the manner that they did, how do they expect to get a good, homegrown talent like Andy Moran or somebody. "Who would want to step into that position when you see someone like Kevin McStay being treated the way he was. 'It was just an unbelievable decision, I thought someone was winding me up when I heard the statement that came out. But in terms of potential, in terms of quality players, there is so much going right in Mayo.'
Extra.ie
04-07-2025
- Business
- Extra.ie
IKEA to open its largest Irish store outside of the capital
In a move set to delight homeware lovers across the country, IKEA is officially opening its largest Irish store outside of Dublin. The new location, situated in Waterford, marks a major milestone in the Swedish retailer's expansion across Ireland and reflects growing demand for its signature flat-pack furniture and Scandi design. The seventh Plan and Order point in Ireland will officially open its doors at 10am on July 17 at Tramore Road Business Park and is set to introduce an enhanced Plan and Order Point experience. In a move set to delight homeware lovers across the country, IKEA is officially opening its largest Irish store outside of Dublin. Pic: James Horan/ This innovative format is a first for IKEA in Ireland and will feature a dedicated section with 100 different IKEA products available for immediate purchase. Customers can walk away with items on the same day, with the store also providing a convenient Click & Collect service, allowing customers to order any IKEA item online and pick up locally free of charge. The store will also serve as a returns location. The new location will also operate on a cashless basis, accepting card and digital payments only. The new location, situated in Waterford, marks a major milestone in the Swedish retailer's expansion across Ireland and reflects growing demand for its signature flat-pack furniture and Scandi design. Pic: Framarzo/Shutterstock Spanning 840 m², the Waterford Plan and Order Point is slightly smaller than IKEA's Carrickmines store in South Dublin (approximately 1,393 m²), however it is over eight times larger than all other existing Plan and Order Points in Ireland. The new opening will allow for 15 new co-workers from the Waterford area, recruited to support customers in designing their dream homes. These specialists will provide expert home furnishing advice, guiding customers through the design, delivery, and installation of their ideal spaces. Customers can book an appointment at or drop in to the store, to start their design with one of the 5 IKEA design specialists. The seventh Plan and Order point in Ireland will officially open its doors at 10am on July 17 at Tramore Road Business Park and is set to introduce an enhanced Plan and Order Point experience. Pic: Prachana Thong-on/Shutterstock Jayne Owen Gauld, Market Manager, IKEA Ireland said: 'We are incredibly excited to bring this IKEA experience to Waterford. This new Plan and Order Point is not just our largest store outside of Dublin; it's a testament to our commitment to making IKEA more accessible and convenient. We're really looking forward to becoming a part of the vibrant Waterford retail landscape and community.' The new Plan and Order Point is strategically located in a retail park, 1.5 km from Waterford City Centre, fronting onto Tramore Road. This latest opening forms part of IKEA's extensive expansion plans for Ireland, with three more locations ear marked to open within the next year.
Irish Examiner
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Irish Examiner GAA Podcasts
Dalo's Hurling Show and The Gaelic Football Show - Join James Horan, Paul Rouse and Anthony Day as they set the agenda on and off the field.
BreakingNews.ie
01-07-2025
- Sport
- BreakingNews.ie
Tony McEntee reportedly preferred choice to take over as Mayo manager
Former Sligo manager Tony McEntee has emerged as the preferred choice to take over as manager of Mayo. According to the Connacht Telegraph , McEntee is the main contender for the job, having left Sligo following their quarter-final exit from the Tailteann Cup. Advertisement McEntee was in charge of Sligo from 2020 to 2025, where he won a Division Four title, and reached two Tailteann Cup semi-finals. Last week, Mayo GAA announcd Kevin McStay was relieved of his role as the manager, alongside his backroom team. Since his departure, several names have been linked to the role, including James Horan, Andy Moran, and Oisin McConville. Horan has had two spells in charge of the county, reaching a combined four All-Ireland finals, with his last spell ending in 2022. Moran is currently part of the backroom team at Monaghan, who has their season eneded by Donegal in the All-Ireland quarter-finals. McConville is yet to comment on what his future holds, with Wicklow's season over after their semi-final exit in the Tailteann Cup to Limerick. It is unlikely an appointment will be made before Mayo GAA have their county board meeting on Wednesday.
Irish Examiner
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Horan: ‘When you've so many games so close, sometimes management can get nervous'
This is the crunch period. For a host of contenders, the path to the All-Ireland semi-finals would involve three games in as many weeks. This weekend's All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals is one week before the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals. Speaking on the Irish Examiner's Gaelic football podcast for subscribers, former Mayo manager James Horan said the eight managers involved will be at pains to make sure they manage this week correctly. 'When you have so many games so close, sometimes management can get nervous,' he said. 'They give too much information to players, nearly to make themselves feel good. That can be one of the worst things you can do. I'd say already, if I was involved, the information has gone out to the players. 'Straight after the draw, to try give that sense that you have got a head-start on the others. A lot of the analysts would have done the work on the potential teams you would be playing. That simplified, concise information is already gone out to the players 15 minutes after the draw. They have the whole week planned out, potential sessions and what you will cover.' The draw sees Dublin take on Cork, Down versus Galway, Donegal face Louth and Kerry play Cavan. 'Ultimately, those games are on next Saturday and Sunday, you have very limited time. You pick one or two things you are going to improve on from your side. You look at how you can kill the opposition with one or two things. 'It is a classic coaching thing. Some coaches try to coach everything. They see a player drop a ball, they coach that. They see a player not moving enough, they shout at him about that. It's not real coaching. Messages everywhere and nothing sinks in. Targeted messaging that is very clear to the players. 'All the players need to know is when we are meeting, we are working on this in the session. That's all. The logistics and all can be finalised. A nice amount of information, we have something extra and away we go. The mental fatigue is worse than the physical fatigue.'
