ANDY MCENTEE HAS stepped down as Longford senior football manager, just three weeks after the county board had announced he was to be appointed to the position.

McEntee has cited player availability as a reason behind his sudden departure.

“Over recent weeks it has become clear to me that the level of player availability and commitment needed to build on this year’s promotion is not in place at this time”, McEntee said in a resignation letter, that was read to a meeting of the Longford GAA executive on Saturday evening, and subsequently released by the county board.

Andy McEntee has informed Longford GAA of his decision to step down with immediate effect as Longford Senior Football Manager. At a meeting of Longford GAA Executive held this evening, a resignation letter from Andy McEntee was read to the committee which stated the following: “Over recent weeks it has become clear to me that the level of player availability and commitment needed to build on this year’s promotion is not in place at this time. Players have their own reasons, and I respect that. But I could not in good conscience continue in a role I do not believe I can deliver on, and it is better for Longford that I make this decision now, so the county board has time to appoint a manager before the League. Thank you to Longford County Executive, the Selection Committee and the County Board for the confidence you placed in me. I wish Longford football every success.” Longford GAA take this opportunity to thank Andy and wish him well in his future endeavours. Longford GAA will commence the process of identifying a manager for the Senior Football Team in the coming days.

— Longford GAA (@OfficialLDGAA) November 14, 2026

Longford GAA Statement

Andy McEntee has informed Longford GAA of his decision to step down with immediate effect as Longford Senior Football Manager.

At a meeting of Longford GAA Executive held this evening, a resignation letter from Andy McEntee was read to the committee which stated the following:

“Over recent weeks it has become clear to me that the level of player availability and commitment needed to build on this year’s promotion is not in place at this time.

Players have their own reasons, and I respect that. But I could not in good conscience continue in a role I do not believe I can deliver on, and it is better for Longford that I make this decision now, so the county board has time to appoint a manager before the League.

Thank you to Longford County Executive, the Selection Committee and the County Board for the confidence you placed in me. I wish Longford football every success.”

Longford GAA take this opportunity to thank Andy and wish him well in his future endeavours. Longford GAA will commence the process of identifying a manager for the Senior Football Team in the coming days.