Longford are on the lookout for a new senior football manager after Mike Solan stepped down from the role.

The Ballaghaderreen man spent two years at the helm, guiding the midlanders to promotion from Division 4 of the Allianz League this year. However, they then suffered a heavy defeat to neighbours Westmeath in the Leinster SFC before exiting the Tailteann Cup at the hands of Down.

Solan previously led his native Mayo to All-Ireland U21FC glory in 2016, while he was part of Andy Moran's management team in Leitrim in 2022 and '23.

“I have informed the Executive of Longford GAA that I and my management team of Enda McGahern and Joe Keane are stepping down from our roles with the Longford senior football team,” he said.

“I would like to place on record my thanks to all involved with the senior football team over the past two seasons. We were lucky to have a fantastic backroom team with people who are very passionate about Longford football.

“A special word of thanks to the players who have worked so hard and represented Longford with such pride and were always fantastic ambassadors for Longford anywhere the team travelled. I am very proud to have been associated with such a brilliant group of men.

“I wish Longford nothing but the very best as the team moves forward after gaining promotion to Division 3 for next season. It is my hope that the team will be supported in every way possible to keep striving to improve and drive the standards needed to keep developing.”

Longford GAA stated: “Longford GAA sincerely thank Mike Solan and his management team for their excellent work with the Longford senior football team over the past two years and wish them all the very best in their future endeavours.

“Over the past two seasons, 16 new players have made their Longford debuts, with the team and its management securing promotion to Division 3 for 2027, playing in that Division for the first time since 2023.

“Mike and his team have built confidence in a young squad and have laid a solid foundation for the years to come.

“Longford GAA will now begin the process of identifying a new management team and will issue further details on same in due course.”

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