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Irish Examiner
5 days ago
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- Irish Examiner
'I love the bones of them': Tony McEntee steps down as Sligo manager
Tony McEntee stepped down as manager of the Sligo footballers following their defeat to Fermanagh in the Tailteann Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. The Armagh man had spent five seasons at the helm. 'My time as Sligo manager has come to an end," McEntee told reporters after the game. 'We have had five years now at this stage and my trainer Joe Keane has seven years in there so I think it is time for a bit of freshness in the camp. It has been a wonderful five years.' McEntee said the "darkest days" were those around the death of Red Óg Murphy, "but every other day is a good day". He took charge of the county on 58 occasions, winning 34 games. "There must be at least 75 - 80 players who have come through that changing room, that we've looked at and played at different stages throughout those five years," he said. "I've grown with a lot of those players. There's a chap at home, he no longer plays football, but he used to say 'I love the bones of ya' and that's the case with these players - I love the bones of them."
Irish Independent
5 days ago
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- Irish Independent
‘I love the bones of them' – Tony McEntee bids an emotional farewell to Sligo after five years at the helm
It was an emotional Tony McEntee who told the press that he was standing down as Sligo manager after five years in charge following their 0-21 to 1-16 defeat to Fermanagh in the Tailteann Cup semi-final.
The 42
6 days ago
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- The 42
Fermanagh and Kildare reach Tailteann Cup semi-finals as Tony McEntee steps down from Sligo
Tailteann Cup Quarter-Final Results Fermanagh 0-21 Sligo 1-16 Kildare 1-17 Offaly 0-19 **** FERMANAGH AND KILDARE have booked their place in the Tailteann Cup semi-finals following respective victories over Sligo and Offaly. Advertisement The defeat for Sligo was followed by the departure of their manager Tony McEntee after four years at the helm. 'Sligo GAA this evening expressed its thanks and appreciation for the contribution over the past five years of Tony McEntee who has announced that he is standing down from his position as senior team manager,' a statement from Sligo GAA. 'The Crossmaglen native took charge of Sligo in spring 2021. He led the team on 58 occasions, making him the longest serving manager in Sligo history, winning 34 games, the highest winning percentage of any Sligo manager. Tony McEntee this evening told the @SligoGAA senior team that he is stepping down as team manager. — Sligo GAA (@sligogaa) June 14, 2025 'Sligo GAA chairman Declan Rouse thanked Tony for his commitment and contribution. 'There is a lot of good work being done throughout Sligo football and Tony has contributed hugely to that effort. 'Over the past five seasons Tony and his colleagues have built a strong culture of performance which leaves us well positioned for the future. 'He has helped us create some great memories and we believe the future is bright. We wish Tony the best in his adventure – hopefully, not against us'.' Fermanagh progressed to the last four following a two-point victory in Brewster Park, with Garvan Jones scoring four points including a two-pointer. Sligo led after the opening quarter when Niall Murphy struck for a goal to give them a 1-5 to 0-4 advantage. But Fermanagh responded strongly through points from Jones, Ryan Lyons and Conor Love to bring them back level. Further scores from Ronan McCaffrey and Darragh McGurn pushed them into a 0-14 to 1-6 lead at half-time. Sligo were back to within one after a David Quinn two-pointer but Fermanagh shifted through the gears and hit four unanswered points. Sligo fought back again as Pat Spillane landed a two-pointer and another point to cut the deficit to two at the death, but it wasn't enough as Fermangh sealed the win. A vital goal from James McGrath, and seven points from Alex Beirne, helped Kildare hold off a late Offaly rally in the other Tailteann Cup quarter-final. The Lilywhites were 1-13 to 0-9 in front with just under 25 minutes remaining, but were just four ahead with 17 minutes to go. Two two-pointers from Jordan Hayes helped bring Offaly roaring back into contention. Darragh Kirwan and Mick O'Grady responded for Kildare along with Beirne to help keep them in front. That final burst combined with McGrath's first-half goal proved to be the difference as Kildare held on for a one-point victory. Check out the latest episode of The42′s GAA Weekly podcast here
Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Fermanagh reach Tailteann Cup semi-finals with narrow victory over Sligo
Impressive Fermanagh reached the semi-finals of the Tailteann Cup for the first time after a narrow but deserved victory over Sligo in Brewster Park on a night when Armagh manager Tony McEntee stood down after five years in charge
RTÉ News
6 days ago
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- RTÉ News
McEntee steps down as Sligo boss after Tailteann exit
Tony McEntee has stepped down as Sligo boss after their Tailteann Cup quarter-final defeat to Fermanagh today. The Armagh man was in the Yeats County hotseat for five years. County board chairman Declan Rouse praised the Crossmaglen man for buildoing a "strong culture of performance" within the county. A statement from Sligo County Board read: "Sligo GAA this evening expressed its thanks and appreciation for the contribution over the past five years of Tony McEntee who has announced that he is standing down from his position as senior team manager. "The Crossmaglen native took charge of Sligo in spring 2021. He led the team on 58 occasions, making him the longest serving manager in Sligo history, winning 34 games, the highest winning percentage of any Sligo manager. "Sligo GAA chairman Declan Rouse thanked Tony for his commitment and contributon. 'There is a lot of good work being done throughout Sligo football and Tony has contributed hugely to that effort. "Over the past five seasons Tony and his colleagues have built a strong culture of performance which leaves us well positioned for the future. "He has helped us create some great memories and we believe the future is bright. We wish Tony the best in his adventure - hopefully, not against us'."
