DESSIE DOLAN HAS been confirmed as the new manager of the Westmeath footballers after confirmation at tonight’s County Committee Meeting.
The Westmeath Examiner earlier reported that the 2004 Leinster winner was awaiting ratification.
That was announced this evening, and Dolan’s stint will see him oversee the 2023 campaign.
The Garrcastle man will replace outgoing boss Jack Cooney, who led the Lake County to Tailteann Cup glory in the summer.
Dolan is one of our county's greatest ever footballers and played with the senior team from 1998-2014, scoring 15-449.
— Westmeath GAA (@westmeath_gaa) September 21, 2022
All associated with Westmeath GAA wish Dessie the very best of luck for the year ahead.#iarmhiabu#westmeathgaa#maroonandwhitearmy pic.twitter.com/EPcmFk6kf9
Dolan was part of the Westmeath backroom team this year under Cooney.
Two-time All-Star John Keane is set to remain as coach alongside his former team-mate.
Dolan retired as Westmeath’s all-time leading scorer, a record that was surpassed by star forward John Heslin in the Tailteann Cup final win over Cavan.
“Dolan is one of our county’s greatest ever footballers and played with the senior team from 1998-2014, scoring 15-449,” a short message on the Westmeath GAA Twitter account read.
“All associated with Westmeath GAA wish Dessie the very best of luck for the year ahead.”
This article was originally published at 1:55pm
