BREAKING | Limerick confirm new Senior Football Manager

The new manager won a county title in his native Mayo with Knockmore in 2021.

Limerick footballer’s search for a manager has come to an end with Ray Dempsey confirmed as new Bainisteoir.

The Mayo man takes the reigns on a two-year deal replacing Billy Lee who’s six year sting came to an end in August when he stepped down. 

Dempsey’s management team is to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

Speaking on the appointment the former Mayo Footballer said:

“I am looking forward to the challenge and am hugely excited to be working with the group of players and building on their achievements of the last number of years”

Limerick will operate in Division Two of the League for the first time in 15 years next Spring after they earned a second promotion in three years in March.

They also reached a first Munster final in twelve years in June where they were beaten comprehensively by Kerry in Killarney. Cork brought their season to an end in the qualifiers.

In a statement released on the Limerick GAA website, the announcement was made on Friday afternoon.

“The Executive Committee are delighted to confirm the appointment of Ray Dempsey as the new Limerick Senior Football Manager subject to ratification by both the Football and County Committees.

“Ray has vast experience with his club Knockmore winning the past two Mayo Senior Football Championships and has previously managed Mayo Minor and Under 21 Football Teams and will come to Limerick on a 2year Term. Ray also had an impressive playing career with Mayo commanding 64 appearances.

“Details of his back-room team will be announced in the coming weeks.”