Anthony Cunningham has informed the Roscommon county board that he does not wish to be considered for a fifth year as manager of the county senior football team.
Cunningham was appointed as Roscommon senior football manager in November 2018, and he led Roscommon to a memorable Connacht Championship title win in 2019.
He led Roscommon to two Football League Division 2 titles: the first in 2020 and again this year, ensuring that Roscommon will be playing Division 1 football in 2023. Roscommon also won the Connacht FBD Insurance League in 2019.
Commenting on the news, Roscommon GAA chairperson Brian Carroll said: “I want to thank Anthony for everything he has done for Roscommon football over the last four years.
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“Anthony gave it everything while manager and we had many memorable days along the journey. On behalf of everyone in Roscommon I want to thank Anthony and his management teams for all their efforts and work. Anthony is one of life’s gentlemen and I wish him the very best of luck in the future”.
Roscommon GAA executive committee will now begin the process of appointing a new senior football manager.
