Mayo GAA to propose Andy Moran as new football manager

Andy Moran is set to become the new manager of the Mayo senior footballers following the conclusion of the recruitment process. Colm Boyle and Paddy Tally will be part of his backroom team.

An executive meeting of the Mayo County Board was called for Monday night after two candidates for the role were interviewed last week, 2017 Footballer of the Year Moran and Armagh All-Ireland winner Tony McEntee.

Following the gathering, Mayo GAA said in a statement that the ratification of Moran will be sought at the next county board meeting. He will be joined by his former Mayo teammate Boyle, and Tally, who recently stood down as Derry manager after just eight months in charge.

Moran is set to take over from Kevin McStay, who was relieved of his role last June after three years in charge.

Moran retired from intercounty football in 2019 after 183 appearances in League and Championship for Mayo. A two-time All Star, he won eight Connacht SFC championships.

After retiring, Moran was appointed Leitrim manager in 2021. In 2024, they were promoted from Division 4. He also took charge of the county U20s that year, leading them to victory over his native county in the Connacht U20 championship.

After leaving Leitrim, Moran joined Monaghan as a coach. They reached the All-Ireland quarter-final before losing to Donegal.

Mayo endured a disappointing campaign. They reached the Division 1 League final, where they were beaten by Kerry before going on to lose the Connacht final to rivals Galway. A group stage defeat against Cavan ultimately cost them as they failed to progress to the knockout rounds.

Mayo GAA described the recruitment process as "comprehensive and robust" adding that the "level of interest and calibre of applicants once again highlights the strength and reputation of Mayo football".