Mickey Harte Appointed Joint Manager of Offaly

Mickey Harte has been appointed as the joint-manager of the Offaly senior men's football team alongside Declan Kelly for a three-year term, following his recent departure from Derry after one season. Harte, a three-time All-Ireland winner, brings extensive experience from his previous roles with Tyrone, Louth, and Derry, and is optimistic about Offaly's potential in both the league and championship. Offaly chairperson Michael Duignan expressed his delight at Harte's appointment, emphasizing the need for his expertise to revitalize the team after a challenging season under Kelly. Despite a mixed debut campaign for Kelly in 2023, where Offaly narrowly avoided relegation and exited early in the championship, both managers are hopeful for improvement. Harte and Kelly's backroom team will be announced soon, as they aim to harness Offaly's historical strengths in football. The county board's review indicated a need for change, which has now been achieved with Harte's return to inter-county management.