Andy Moran quits as Leitrim manager 'with heavy heart'
The former Mayo star had led the team to promotion from Division Four this year.
Andy Moran has quit as Leitrim manager after three years, saying that he has done so “with a heavy heart”.
The news comes as something of a surprise after Moran indicated just last week that he was of a mind to continue, albeit he said that he was in “contemplation mode” ahead of meeting the county board this week.
He did stress that it needed to be a three-year project and, ultimately, he appears to have decided not to commit himself for that long, despite leading the team into Division Three for 2025.
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Moran had also taken charge of the Leitrim under-20s this year, guiding them to a notable Connacht Championship win over Mayo.
In a statement issued by Leitrim GAA, Moran said: “It’s with a heavy heart that I leave the role but feel it’s the right thing to do at this time.
“After the team gained promotion to Allianz League Division Three in 2024, I feel now the Leitrim senior footballers are moving to a new phase of their development.
“What is required in my opinion is someone to commit fully for another three years. My three years with Leitrim have been a complete joy.”
Though expressing regret at Moran’s decision, Leitrim were glowing in their praise of the former Mayo star, who will likely be in contention to manage his native county the next time a vacancy arises.
The Leitrim statement said: “Leitrim GAA Management Committee is unequivocal in stating that the working relationship we have shared over the past three years has been tremendous.
“The time and effort that he invested in his players were very much to be admired. His unbridled passion and enthusiasm were certainly infectious.
“Over the past three seasons, he has been a joy to work with and while he always had the best interests of the county players at heart, he was totally appreciative of the bigger picture and the needs of the clubs and their players must coexist alongside those of the county set-up which is a hard act to juggle, given the ongoing demands on the calendar.”
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