Niall Carew has stepped down as Carlow senior football manager after five years at the helm.

The Kildare native confirmed his decision to depart the team after yesterday’s 0-15 to 1-9 defeat to Wicklow in the Tailteann Cup.

The three-point loss spelled an end to the Barrowsiders’ season, having had a disappointing Leinster championship campaign before snatching a late comeback draw against Laois in the opening round of the Tailteann Cup last month.

Carlow county board chairman Seamus Ó Bolguidhir thanked Carew and his backroom team for their work over the past few years in a tweet posted on Carlow GAA's official page last night.

of all - from supporters and volunteers through to the media.

As a great GAA man, we wish Niall and his family only the best in the future and would like to acknowledge his investment and commitment to Carlow football.

Seamus Ó Bolguidhir
Cathaoirleach
CLG Ceatharlach

— Carlow GAA (@Carlow_GAA) June 1, 2024

Tweet

Most Read Stories