Cunningham steps down as St Brigid's manager
January 31, 2026
St Brigid's manager Anthony Cunningham ©INPHO/Tom Maher
Anthony Cunningham has stepped down from his post as St Brigid’s senior football manager after a second stint in charge of the Roscommon giants.
St Brigid’s confirmed the news this morning via social media saying that they were “extremely grateful” to Cunningham who they described as being “a man widely respected across the GAA community”.
This past season saw the Galway native steering the club to Roscommon and Connacht SFC honours before going on to the reach the All-Ireland club final against Dingle a fortnight ago.
The Kerry side edged a 0-23 to 1-19 victory after extra time at Croke Park to deny their Roscommon counterparts a second Andy Merrigan Cup success, marking Cunningham’s last game in charge.
The statement from St Brigid’s released on Saturday morning reads:
“St Brigid’s today announce that Anthony Cunningham has stepped down from his position as senior men’s manager.
“In his second spell as senior men’s manager, Anthony guided us to success in the O’Rourke Cup, Roscommon and Connacht championships, as well as guiding us to the All-Ireland final in January.
“All at St. Brigid’s are extremely grateful to Anthony for his unwavering commitment to the club and everything he has done to develop our senior men into great players, but, more importantly, shaping them into role models for the next generation.
“He is a man widely respected across the GAA community, as his character is the epitome of everything right in Gaelic games.
“Anthony departs the role with the utmost of gratitude, respect, and affection of the club. We wish you nothing but the best in the future. Thank you Anthony.”
— St.Brigid's Gaa Club (@StBrigidsRos) January 31, 2026Tweet
