Paddy Christie has stepped down as Longford senior football manager.

The former Dublin full back spent two years at the helm, during which the midlanders won back-to-back O’Byrne Cups, but made little impact in the Allianz League or Championship. Indeed, they were relegated to Division 4 last year and narrowly missed out on promotion this season.

In this year’s Championship, they lost to Meath in Leinster before suffering three successive losses to Kildare, Leitrim and Waterford in the Tailteann Cup.

In a statement, the Ballymun Kickhams clubman said: “Today I’ve informed the Longford GAA Management Committee that I’ve decided to step away from my position as manager with Longford.

"It was a very difficult decision as I have great admiration for the people in the county – players, management, club delegates, supporters, and the officers of the County Board.

"I’ve enjoyed my time in Longford, I was treated very well, and made very welcome throughout the county. Big thanks to everyone involved, of which there are too many to mention.

"A special mention to the county executive, Club Longford and our team sponsors, Glennon Brothers ,who always tried to accommodate any request, big or small and supported us all along the way. While results didn’t always go our way, these setbacks shouldn’t take away from a lot of good work done in the last two years which will, I believe, serve the team and County well into the future.

"I want to wish everyone involved with Longford GAA all the very best for the season ahead.”

 

Paddy Christie has this afternoon informed the Longford GAA Management Committee of his decision to step down as Longford Senior Football Team Manager after two years in the role.

Paddy was appointed in August 2022, and together with his backroom team, they have brought the… pic.twitter.com/od5V0oD2h5

— Longford GAA (@OfficialLDGAA) July 23, 2024

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