Bannigan returns to management with home club Aughnamullen

Gabriel Bannigan ©INPHO/James Lawlor

Former Monaghan boss Gabriel Bannigan has landed his next managerial role, taking charge of his home club Aughnamullen just three months after vacating the Farney hotseat.

Bannigan departed the Monaghan job in August following two seasons at the helm, having guided them to an Allianz Football League Division 2 title in 2025 and this year's Ulster final where they were defeated by Armagh.

Bannigan previously managed Aughnamullen between 2020 and 2022, overseeing their rise from junior to senior level and a junior championship triumph.

He will be joined by Peter Nugent, Lee Conlon and Francie Ward in his backroom team.

Aughnamullen reached the Division 2 league final last season but lost to Killanny, while their intermediate championship campaign ended at the quarter-final stage against Emyvale.

The club posted the following on its social media pages yesterday confirmining Bannigan's appointment: "Following last night's committee meeting, we are pleased to confirm that Gabriel Bannigan (GB) was unanimously endorsed as Aughnamullen's Men's Senior Football Manager for the 2027 season.

"We wish Gabriel, his management team of Peter Nugent, Lee Conlon and Francie Ward and all the players the very best of luck for the year ahead."