GAVIN DEVLIN, MICKEY Harte’s former assistant, has this evening been ratified as the Louth senior football manager.
As reported by The 42, the Tyrone native takes charge after Ger Brennan stepped down earlier this month. Peter Dooley has been appointed as assistant manager.
A new era begins! We’re proud to introduce our new Senior Football management - ready to drive us forward for the future.
Gavin Devlin as Manager, along Peter Dooley as our Assistant Manager.
Devlin spent three years as Harte’s assistant with Louth from 2021 to 2023. The duo guided the Wee County to a Leinster final in 2023 while climbing the National League ranks, before departing for Derry.
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After one season with the Oak Leaf county, Devlin returned to Louth as underage director of football. Having helped rejuvenate youth systems while training the senior team, he kept a good relationship with Louth GAA while with Derry.
The Ardboe clubman also coached the county’s minor team to the Leinster final and All-Ireland quarter-final this year.
Brennan vacated the hotseat at the beginning of July. The former Dublin footballer helped Louth to their first Leinster senior football title in 68 years.
Dooley was among his coaches, working with the senior team since 2023.
“We are delighted to welcome Gavin and Peter into their new leadership roles with the Louth senior footballers,” said Louth GAA Chairperson Sean McClean.
“Both men bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion for Louth football. Gavin and Peter’ deep understanding of our player pathway and talent in the county give us a great combination for the future.
“This appointment represents a continued commitment to building on our recent progress and driving Louth forward at all levels. We wish them every success.”
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Gavin Devlin appointed as Louth senior football manager
LAST UPDATE | 22 Jul 2025
GAVIN DEVLIN, MICKEY Harte’s former assistant, has this evening been ratified as the Louth senior football manager.
As reported by The 42, the Tyrone native takes charge after Ger Brennan stepped down earlier this month. Peter Dooley has been appointed as assistant manager.
Devlin spent three years as Harte’s assistant with Louth from 2021 to 2023. The duo guided the Wee County to a Leinster final in 2023 while climbing the National League ranks, before departing for Derry.
After one season with the Oak Leaf county, Devlin returned to Louth as underage director of football. Having helped rejuvenate youth systems while training the senior team, he kept a good relationship with Louth GAA while with Derry.
The Ardboe clubman also coached the county’s minor team to the Leinster final and All-Ireland quarter-final this year.
Brennan vacated the hotseat at the beginning of July. The former Dublin footballer helped Louth to their first Leinster senior football title in 68 years.
Dooley was among his coaches, working with the senior team since 2023.
“We are delighted to welcome Gavin and Peter into their new leadership roles with the Louth senior footballers,” said Louth GAA Chairperson Sean McClean.
“Both men bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion for Louth football. Gavin and Peter’ deep understanding of our player pathway and talent in the county give us a great combination for the future.
“This appointment represents a continued commitment to building on our recent progress and driving Louth forward at all levels. We wish them every success.”
- With reporting from Declan Bogue
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