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10th Sep 2021

Fermanagh reveal who will be replacing Ryan McMenamin as manager

Lee Costello

He comes with an impressive managerial track record.

Kieran Donnelly has been appointed as the new manager of the Fermanagh footballers.

The Brookeborough native replaces the outgoing Ryan McMenamin having previously worked with ‘Ricey’s’ former Tyrone team-mate Peter Canavan when he was in charge of the Erne County.

Donnelly had much success in coaching at school level, taken charge of Omagh CBS for a number of years while he has also enjoyed success with a number of clubs.

His most notable achievements at club level in 2018 when he took Monaghan outfit Scotstown to the Ulster Club final where they lost to Donegal champions Gaoth Dobhair.

Confirming his appointment, Fermanagh GAA said:

“We are delighted to be able to appoint someone with the experience, drive and ambition of Kieran Donnelly to this position.

“Kieran comes into this role as a successful coach and manager of the highest standard, with considerable experience of leading players in a high-performance environment and has an impressive managerial track record.

“We look forward with excitement to working with Kieran in implementing the main objectives of our current strategic plan and in developing not only the current group of players, but also those that are progressing along the player pathway in Fermanagh, to be the best that they can be.”

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