Pete McGrath has stepped down as manager of the Louth senior footballers - just ten months after taking up the role.

A two-time All-Ireland-winning manager with his native Down, 64-year-old McGrath was appointed to a two-year term last September but Louth GAA released a statement tonight, confirming his resignation:

"Following on from discussions with our Senior Football Manager, we wish to confirm that Pete McGrath has decided to step down from the position of Manager of the Louth Senior Football Team.

"Louth GAA would like to place on record our appreciation to Pete and his backroom team for all their efforts and commitment with our Senior Squad this year.

"Pete has a great enthusiasm for the game and Louth GAA enjoyed a positive working relationship with him and his Management team.

"We wish him all the very best in his future endeavours."

The Rostrevor man spent four seasons in charge of Fermanagh before replacing Colin Kelly in the Louth job and he endured a difficult campaign at the Wee County helm which resulted in relegation to Division 3 after failing to win a game in Division 2 and heavy championship defeats to Carlow and Leitrim.

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