Stephen Poacher is set to continue as Leitrim manager after a recommendation of a two-year term.
However, Leitrim U20 manager Barry McWeeney has turned down the chance to stay in the role.
A statement posted on the Leitrim GAA website read; “Following last night’s Management Committee meeting, Leitrim GAA confirms approval for the reappointment of Steven Poacher as Senior Football Manager on a two-year term, subject to ratification at the next meeting of Leitrim GAA County Committee on September 8th”.
Poacher’s first year in charge of the Leitrim senior footballers saw a highly controversial decision to concede an Allianz League game to Fermanagh.
The decision was in part taken due to the Leitirm U20 side beginning their Connacht U20 campaign.
Poacher took charge of the team after Mickey Graham stepped down having not managed a game. Leitirm lost all five contested games in the Allianz League. Poacher registered his first win in the years final Tailteann Cup game with Tipperary.
Barry McWeeney steps down as U20 manager
However, Leitrim GAA has confirmed that Barry McWeeney had turned down a two-year offer to continue as U20 manager.
A statement read; “Leitrim GAA extends sincere thanks to Barry for his leadership over the past four years, having served as selector with Leitrim Senior Team 2022-24, and acknowledges his contribution to Leitrim both on the side-line and as a former player. Grateful appreciation is also extended to his backroom team for their service.
The process to confirm a new U20 management team will commence immediately, with details to follow in due course”.
Leitrim GAA have approved the reappointment of Danny Beck and Ciaran Kennedy have been approved for reappointment as joint Minor (U17) managers on a two-year term.
The U17 and senior team manager will now be forward to county committee meeting on September eighth.
