Ryan McMenamin joins Sligo management team for 2027 season

Sligo GAA Adds Ryan McMenamin for 2027 Season After Eamon McGee Departure

Ryan McMenamin has joined the Sligo senior football management team ahead of the 2027 season, replacing former Donegal defender Eamon McGee. Sligo GAA confirmed the appointment after McGee informed the county board that he could no longer commit the required time to an inter-county management role. McMenamin steps into the coaching ticket as preparations for the 2027 campaign get underway, linking up with joint-management adjustments and his former Tyrone team-mate Joe McMahon.

Management Changes and Coaching Structure for Sligo

The backroom shake-up follows a disappointing 2026 season for Sligo, which included a home defeat to Leitrim in the Connacht championship for the first time in 15 years and a heavy loss to Fermanagh in the Tailteann Cup quarter-final, though the side maintained its Division 3 status. Alongside McMenamin’s arrival, the county board tweaked its joint-managerial setup. Dessie Sloyan takes sole charge as team manager, while former All-Star Eamon O’Hara moves to the role of assistant manager. McMenamin joins head coach Joe McMahon, alongside fellow coach Paul Higgins, strength and conditioning coach Sean Boyle, and goalkeeping coach Des McGuinness.

Contrasting Fortunes and Backroom Additions in Wicklow

While Sligo reshuffles its ticket following defensive departures, Wicklow manager Oisín McConville has expanded his backroom team following the Garden County’s Tailteann Cup success last summer. McConville added Dermot McCardle and Kevin McKernan as coaches and selectors, drawing on their respective inter-county playing careers with Monaghan and Down. Wicklow enters 2027 targeting promotion from Division 4 during the spring campaign.

Frequently Asked Questions About the 2027 Management Shifts

Why did Eamon McGee leave the Sligo backroom team?

Eamon McGee stepped down because he was unable to commit the necessary time required for an inter-county management role for the upcoming season, according to a statement from the Sligo County Board.

Who else is part of the new Sligo coaching setup?

The 2027 management team features Dessie Sloyan as team manager, Eamon O’Hara as assistant manager, and Joe McMahon as head coach. They are joined by coaches Ryan McMenamin and Paul Higgins, along with specialized staff including strength and conditioning coach Sean Boyle and goalkeeping coach Des McGuinness.