Paddy Tally confirmed as Derry football manager

PADDY Tally has been confirmed as the new Derry men's senior football manager.

Delegates at Thursday night's meeting of Coiste Chontae Dhoire have ratified all Derry team management positions ahead of the 2025 season.

Paddy Tally will take up the role of Derry senior football manager on a three year term.

Paddy will be joined in the management team by Paul McIver, Kevin McGuckin and Paul McFlynn.

Double All-Ireland winning minor manager Damian McErlain will take up the role of U20 football manager, with Kieran Glackin assuming the position of minor football manager.

There were no changes in the county’s hurling leadership positions; Johnny McGarvey (Senior), Ryan O’Neill (U20) and Danny McGrellis (Minor), with all teams having secured silverware during 2024.

More on this story in Tuesday's paper.