Dublin LGFA have confirmed that Mick Bohan will not continue as their senior football manager.

Bohan departs the Ladies county scene as Dublin’s longest serving and most successful  senior manager. He won his fifth, and the counties overall sixth, TG4 All Ireland senior crown  in August 2023 defeating Kerry in an epic contest.  

During his second term as senior manager Mick led Dublin to a four-in-a-row of All Ireland  championships (2017 to 2020) along with two LIDL NFL Div one league titles (2018 and  2021). Mick also guided Dublin to six TG4 Senior Leinster titles (2017-2019) (2022-2024).  

Mick was part of the 2002 senior management team that won the county’s first provincial  crown and was at the helm when Dublin qualified for the 2003 All Ireland final versus Mayo,  another historic first for the county.  

In a statement Bohan thanked those who he was involved with during his time with Dublin ladies: “Since 2002, I have been involved with Dublin Football teams in some capacity, whether that  be development squads, minor/U21s, DCU Sigerson and senior men and ladies teams. I am  so thankful to have had such a fulfilling coaching career with so many great players, mentors  and coaches but more importantly so many special people. 

“However, I have now taken the decision to resign as Dublin manager. I have been honoured  to represent Dublin during this time and the standards that we set were equally about how  we represented our county as it was about winning silverware. 

“These past eight years I have found myself in the privileged position as manager of the  Dublin Senior Ladies Team, an incredible group of young women who show such pride in the  blue and navy. I do believe they have changed the landscape of how ladies football is played for the better and I am so proud of how the players carried themselves both in victory and  defeat. This city means a lot to all of us and our games are special.  

“The team and I took all of this on board every time we got the opportunity to represent.  I have so many people to thank. Firstly, my family, for affording me the time to follow my  passion at this level of sport. There is a bit of selfishness in us all and somebody has to carry  the load, so thank you. Secondly, the management teams with whom I worked with. They  showed complete and utter drive for and behalf of Dublin, so thank you. 

“Thirdly, the county board whose support and faith in me was unwavering right from the  beginning. I look forward to repaying this back by offering my experience and expertise in  the area of development. 

“To, our sponsors, some of you are friends or personal acquaintances who I have enjoyed  working with. There is a cost involved in running an elite female sports team and your  support in bridging the gap was invaluable. Next, our supporters, clubs, and the band of loyal  people who travelled the roads near and far. Your commitment in following and supporting us  didn’t go unnoticed. 

“Finally, the players, you are mentioned last as you are the most important. Every healthy  team is player centred and driven but management led. You have represented our town and our people with such high values and I will forever be grateful for that. However, I leave in  the knowledge that you are in a healthy place. You have been loyal, honest and will carry the  standards embedded into you long into the future.  

“To sign off, to the captains during my time; Martina Farrell, Sinéad Aherne, Niamh Collins and Carla Rowe - you are special people who carried the fight and the flag and our county  will forever be indebted to you. “

 

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