After five seasons in charge, Cavan football manager Mickey Graham has stepped down from his role with the senior inter-county footballers.
Graham's departure comes after Cavan's Tailteann Cup quarter-final home defeat to Down last month.
The Cavan native led his home county to their first Ulster SFC title in 23 years in 2020. He also led Cavan back up to Division 2 in the national league .
The 47-year-old was appointed for a further two-year term following last year's Tailteann Cup final defeat to Westmeath, but has now decided not to see out the final season with a statement from the county board reading: "After serious considerations, Mickey Graham has decided to step away from his role as Cavan Senior Football Team Manager.
Mickey Graham has decided it’s time to step away:
After serious considerations Mickey Graham has decided to step away from his role as Cavan Senior Football Team Manager. https://t.co/VykAIZ8Oep pic.twitter.com/byqCoz1zY6— Official Cavan GAA (@CavanCoBoardGaa) July 10, 2023
"Mickey took charge of our senior footballers in 2019, during his term Cavan won an Ulster Title, 2 Allianz Football League Titles and competed in the Inaugural Tailteann Cup Final. Mickey is leaving Cavan GAA in a strong position where they will now be competing in Division 2 in 2024.
"Mickey would like to thank the players and his backroom teams for their commitment and dedication over the past five years. He would also like to thank the County Board and Clubs for their outstanding support during that time.
"Mickey brought great passion to Cavan football as a player, development squad coach and manager. Cavan Co Board would like to thank Mickey for his enormous contribution to Cavan Football and Cavan GAA especially during his time as manager of the senior football team. We congratulate him on his successes during his tenure and wish him every success in his future."
