Former Mayo player departs role as club manager
The former Mayo defender was a talented player who transitioned into management in recent seasons
As the county club campaigns have come to an end in recent weeks, there has been some shake-up’s in managerial teams. In recent days, The Mayo News broke the news that Breaffy’s Sean Deane, Ballina’s Niall Heffernan and Garrymore’s management team of Fintan Forde and Tony Corcoran have all departed their roles.
And now, there is further news relating to a Mayo junior side who are now on the hunt for a manager.
The Mayo News understands that Former Mayo player Liam O’Malley has left his role as Burrishoole manager. The West Mayo club suffered a narrow defeat in the 2025 intermediate relegation play-off when Louisburgh came out on top in the Clew Bay clash.
2026 saw Burrishoole compete in the junior championship for the first time in decades. Fancied by many to go all the way, the men from McGovern Park lost out in the quarter-final where Eastern Gaels toppled them in an extra-time thriller.
O’Malley who was a tigerish defender represented Mayo with great destination in the 2000’s was in charge of his native club for the past three seasons.