The Donegal County Board have issued a statement this morning on the resignation of Rory Gallagher as the county’s senior football team manager.
Gallagher last night stood down from the role he has held since October 2014 and is expected to release a statement himself today.
Gallagher guided Donegal to Ulster finals in 2015 and 2016, but missed out on the Anglo Celt each time as Monaghan and Tyrone took victory.
Gallagher had been assistant manager to Jim McGuinness in 2011, 2012 and 2013, during which time Donegal won the All-Ireland in 2012 and the Ulster Championship in 2011 and 2012.
Delegates at last night’s county committee meeting in Ballybofey were informed of Gallagher’s decision, which had earlier been communicated to the Board and the players.
“Donegal county committee would like to place on record its thanks and appreciation to Rory Gallagher for his massive contribution to the county’s footballers over the last seven years,” a statement from the County Board read.
“Rory’s huge input into Donegal claiming three Ulster titles (’11, ’12, ’14) and the All-Ireland crown (’12) was telling and his replenishment of the panel in 2017 following a spate of retirements means that our young footballers are on a firm standing to build on their introduction to senior inter county football in the coming seasons.
“We’d also like to thank the various people who formed his backroom teams since 2015. Rory leaves Donegal in Division 1 of the Allianz Leagues. In the coming weeks, our attentions will turn to identifying a suitable and quality replacement to carry on the good work and structures Rory leaves in place.
“We wish Rory and his family a happy and successful future.”
It is expected that the County Board will now appoint a selection committee to oversee the appointment of Gallagher’s successor.
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