Longford name Andy McEntee as new football manager
Andy McEntee. ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne
Andy McEntee is set for a return to inter-county management after being nominated for the role of new Longford senior football manager.
The Nobber native takes charge of the Midlanders following a spell with Monaghan under now former manager Gabriel Bannigan during the 2025 season, having previously managed Meath and Antrim at inter-county level.
McEntee guided the Royals to promotion to Division 1 of the Allianz Football League in 2019 and led the Saffrons to consecutive Tailteann Cup semi-finals during his tenures in each county.
He also enjoyed success at club level with Ballyboden St Enda’s, guiding the Dublin side to the All-Ireland senior glory in 2016.
McEntee replaces Mike Solan, who departed to take charge of Offaly after guiding Longford to promotion from Division 4 of the Allianz League this past season.
A statement from Longford county board this afternoon reads as follows:
“Following the conclusion of an extensive selection process, the committee put in place to find the next Longford Senior Football manager made its recommendation to the Management and Finance Committee this afternoon.
“The Management Committee will, at the next County Board meeting, be recommending the appointment of Andy McEntee as the next manager of the Longford Senior Football Team on a three year term.
“Andy has extensive high level club and intercounty experience, guiding Ballyboden St. Enda’s to the All-Ireland Club Title in 2016, before going on to manage his native Meath from 2016-2022, guiding the Royal county to promotion to Division One of the Allianz Football League as well as back-to-back Leinster Finals in 2018 & 2019.
“He went on to manage the Antrim Senior Football team from 2022-2024 bringing the saffron to the Tailteann Cup Semi Finals in 2023 & 2024 before becoming part of the Monaghan backroom team last year that reached the Ulster Final and All Ireland Quarter Final.
“Longford GAA Chairperson Derek Fahy welcomed Andy’s nomination for the Senior Football Manager position and expressed his excitement for the future of the Senior Football Team. He also expressed the hope that all clubs, members, supporters and players will give their full support to the new management team.”
