James McCartan steps down as manager of the Down footballers
James McCartan has stepped down as manager of the Down footballers.
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James McCartan has stepped down as manager of the Down footballers.
Up to three months ago, national media headlines and bulletins continually referred to Donegal as a county in crisis.
Donegal GAA have brought forward a county board meeting to Monday with the only item on the agenda an update on the appointment of a new senior football manager.
Jim McGuinness is being considered for a sensational return to the Donegal hotseat, RTÉ Sport understands.
Aidan O'Rourke has stepped down as Donegal manager in the wake of their All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-final loss to Tyrone on Saturday.
Down defender Niall McParland believes that Conor Laverty possesses the necessary skillset to break through the barriers that are holding the county back.
Down's improvement in fortunes on the pitch is reflective of the positive outlook of rookie inter-county manager Conor Laverty.
Aidan O'Rourke will remain in charge of the Donegal footballers for the rest of the inter-county season, the county confirmed in a statement this afternoon.
Aidan O'Rourke says he is unsure of his future with the Donegal footballers after their dismal Division 1 campaign concluded with a comprehensive defeat at the hands of Roscommon.