JOHN MCNULTY HAS been confirmed as the new Donegal senior ladies football manager.
McNulty fills the vacancy left by Maxi Curran, who stepped down in July after six years in charge.
“Donegal LGFA is delighted to announce the appointment of John McNulty as our new inter-county senior ladies manager,” a statement posted on social media tonight reads.
“The Kilcar man has a wealth of knowledge and experience of coaching and managing across numerous age grades and levels.
“We would like to wish John and his incoming management team the very best of luck for the coming season and beyond.”
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— Ladies Football (@LadiesFootball) November 3, 2023
McNulty managed Ballyshannon’s Aodh Ruadh men’s footballers for the past two seasons, having previously enjoyed a successful stint with his native Kilcar. He was also involved with St Naul’s in the past.
Donegal will contest Division 2 of the Lidl Ladies National Football League in 2024 after relegation last season.
Aside from that disappointment, Curran’s time at the helm will be remembered fondly.
They contested every Ulster final possible, winning in 2018, 2019 and 2023.
An All-Ireland quarter-final success against Dublin in 2022 was among the highs, as they added to an historic first semi-final appearance in 2018. An All-Ireland final alluded them, but they did reach the 2022 Division 1 league final under Curran’s watch.
McNulty is one of several new managers on the ladies football senior inter-county scene for 2024. Meath (Shane McCormack), Armagh (Gregory McGonigle), Laois (Tom Devereux and Billy Kiernan) and Galway (Daniel Moynihan) have recently announced changes, with Michael Moyles’ Mayo successor yet to be announced.
All-Ireland senior champions Dublin (Mick Bohan), finalists Kerry (Declan Quill and Darragh Long) and intermediate winners Kildare (Diane O’Hora) are among those to have confirmed continuity for next season.
Two very average sides at the moment, the premier league has been in steady decline for a number of years now.
Both teams not in great form but Utd have the knack of winning games this season when they could be drawing or losing them which could be the difference on Sunday but in saying that it is Man Utd v Liverpool and form tends to go out the window in these games and I’m sure both teams will be fired up for it.
Dont care what gary neville thinks.. lvg is a winner
I watched a good bit of this game, it’s the first time I have seen UTD since the beginning of the season. They haven’t improved much. How are they 3rd.
Because the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, Spurs, Everton etc, their main rivals from last year are playing worse than Utd this season.
No it’s not. It’s because they’ve got 28 points from 15 games and would be top 4 with that tally any other season too.
I wish ye’d actually upload the video of van Gaal’s response. He is so outraged, it’s brilliant!
Sorry, wasn’t up when I first posted.
In fairness he is right to say he has to pay attention to his words. They needed three points from St. Marys and they got them. There is no point in a past player wading in and being critical when they are 3rd in the league. At least wait until after the New Year to bash the team.
Gway they wouldn’t beat Eggs..
It was a dire performance by Utd. However for the 3 clear chances Utd they converted two which has to be seen as good. On a rugby pitch that would be an excellent return, especially if the other side were dominating possession like Southampton were last night.
3rd in the league and facing Liverpool on Sunday with a number of straight wins…its shaping up to be a cracker for both sides!!