Carr is new Donegal football manager
October 25, 2022
Paddy Carr
Donegal's long search for a senior football manager has ended with the appointment of Paddy Carr to the role.
The Fanad native was ratified at last night's county board meeting in Convoy, with former Armagh star Aidan O'Rourke as head coach. Rory Kavanagh had been the favourite to succeed Declan Bonner, who stepped down after five years in charge last July, but pulled out last week.
Carr, who recently retired from his role as principal of Coláiste na Mí in Navan, guided Kilmacud Crokes to an All-Ireland club title in 2009. He also managed the Louth seniors and Meath minors among other teams. Coincidentally, O'Rourke is also a former Louth manager who won an All-Ireland SFC medal with Armagh in 2002.
In a statement, Donegal GAA said: “Donegal County Committee this evening ratified the decision of the County Executive to appoint Paddy Carr as the manager of the CLG Dhún na nGall Senior Squad.
“Joining Paddy as head coach will be Armagh man Aidan O’Rourke. County Chairperson, Mick McGrath welcomed Paddy to the position on behalf of Donegal GAA and wish him and Aidan well in 2023.
“Paddy is a member of CLG Gaeil Fhánadá and his considerable experience in GAA management.
“The management contract is for an initial two-year term, with a review after the first year.
“Head coach, Aidan O’Rourke is currently employed as Performance Sport Manager in Queen’s University Belfast.”
TweetDonegal tonight appointed Paddy Carr as new Donegal senior manager and he will be joined by Aidan O’Rourke as Head Coach. Click below for details on Paddy and Aidan's qualifications and experience.https://t.co/oN4drZ9wrW pic.twitter.com/JpEFueT9Yx
— Official Donegal GAA (@officialdonegal) October 24, 2022
