Leitrim's Andy Moran has stepped down from his role with the senior footballers.
Moran took on the role in 2021, managed Leitrim for three years, and achieved promotion from Division 4 in 2024. His first season saw a promising performance with a near Tailteann Cup semi-final, but 2023 saw a disappointing Connacht Championship exit to New York and a winless Tailteann Cup campaign.
Speaking about his departure, Moran said, “After the team gained promotion to Allianz League Division 3 in 2024, I feel now the Leitrim Senior Footballers are moving to a new phase of their development,” Moran said in a statement released by Leitrim GAA.
“What is required, in my opinion, is someone to commit fully for another three years. My three years with Leitrim have been a complete joy.”
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Leitrim GAA's management committee said, “We wish to earnestly thank Andy for taking on the role three years ago and delivering on his promise to do his utmost to improve our fortunes, which we believe he certainly has done. He departs, leaving us in a much-improved position,” the management committee said in the statement.
Moran also added, “Every player that has played under us has given everything to the cause. Led by Donal Wrynn and Mark Diffley, Leitrim people are blessed to have an amazing bunch of ambassadors to represent the county.
“So many obstacles, such as population, location, and many other factors, are placed in the way of Leitrim football. Yet they keep producing talented young football players. My hope is that they keep driving on. The future is bright. To everyone involved in Leitrim football, thank you.”
