Francis O'Halloran has resigned as manager of Roscommon hurlers in the wake of a surprise defeat to Louth.
Roscommon GAA announced the news this morning in a statement, confirming O’Halloran and his backroom team had all stepped down.
The statement read; “After careful consideration the management team have made the difficult decision to step down from the Roscommon Senior Hurling team. Upon our appointment in late 2021, we committed to improving and developing the standard of hurling in Roscommon.
We feel that significant progress was made in 2022 culminating with an appearance in the Nicky Rackard final in Croke Park.
However, the commitment & efforts shown by the management team have not been matched in recent times by the playing members of the panel despite our best efforts.
Therefore, we have taken the decision to step away from the Roscommon Senior Hurling team with immediate effect.
We want to thank the Hurling Board for affording us the opportunity to manage & coach the team. We would also like to thank the Hurling Board Chairman Christy McDermott for his support and dedication behind the scenes.
We as a management team would like to wish everybody associated with Roscommon Hurling the very best for the season ahead & the future.”
Roscommon Snr Hurling Management Team.
Roscommon GAA Hurling Chairperson, Christy McDermott said; “Roscommon Hurling Board and Roscommon GAA would like to thank Francis and his management for their work they did with Roscommon Senior Hurling team in 2022 and pre-season 2023.
The highlight of their time with us was reaching the Nicky Rackard Final in 2022. I would like to wish the management and their families the very best going forward.”
Roscommon started the 2023 Allianz league season with a draw away to Mayo in McHale Park.
However the rossies suffered a surprise defeat to Louth in Dr Hyde park in round two of the league.
