The joint managers of Shamrocks GAA club in Offally, Brian Kinnarney and John Monaghan, have resigned in protest at not being consulted about an appeal following their weekend defeat
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Former Sligo Under-20 manager, and current backroom member of Mayo GAA club Knockmore, Dessie Sloyan, will take charge of Sligo for 2026. Pic: Sportsfile
Sligo GAA have confirmed that former Under-20 manager and selector with Mayo club Knockmore, Dessie Sloyan, has been ratified as joint-manager of the Sligo footballers for 2026.
Sloyan and former inter-county star Eamonn O’Hara will take on the role for a three-year term, succeeding Tony McEntee.
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The Easkey clubman is currently part of Ray Dempsey’s Knockmore setup alongside Derry GAA icon Joe Brolly.
Sloyan, alongside O’Hara in the backroom team, guided the Sligo Under-20s to one of the county’s finest moments in a generation as they won the 2022 Connacht Championship against Mayo.
Sloyan has also been involved in the backroom team of the Longford senior footballers.
Mayo Abbey man Sean Boyle will continue to serve as the county’s Strength and Conditioning coach.
Sligo will be operating in Division Three for 2026, while remaining optimistic about their prospects of capturing their maiden Tailteann Cup.
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