Murphy ends Portarlington reign

Martin Murphy.

Martin Murphy has stepped down as Portarlington football manager after four highly successful years in charge.

The Gracefield clubman joins new Offaly manager Liam Kearns' management set-up after leading Port' to a three-in-a-row of Laois SFC titles. Murphy's reign ended on a disappointing note last Saturday week when the Laois champions were soundly beaten by Kilmacud Crokes in their Leinster club SFC semi-final at Croke Park.

Portarlington also lost the corresponding fixture to Crokes by a mere two points 12 months ago.

Murphy also won the Laois SFC title twice with Stradbally as well a Division 1 League title with Portarlington.