Davy Fitzgerald ends two-year tenure as Antrim manager

Davy Fitzgerald has stepped down as Antrim manager, concluding his two-season term with the Saffron County. The decision comes after Antrim secured a Joe McDonagh Cup victory over Carlow, marking their third consecutive win in the competition.

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After a disappointing Division 1B campaign, Fitzgerald's side made a nightmare start to the Joe McDonagh Cup with defeats to Down and Laois.

Despite the positive end to their cup campaign, Antrim narrowly missed out on a final spot. Fitzgerald's tenure was characterized by a turbulent season, beginning with a disappointing Division 1B campaign and a difficult start to the Joe McDonagh Cup, including losses to Down and Laois.

Following the loss to Laois, the Antrim squad issued a statement to the county board, seeking clarity on Fitzgerald's managerial position and addressing an issue concerning training gear allocation. A resolution was eventually found, leading to the team's subsequent three-game winning streak under Fitzgerald.

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Following the latter loss, the Antrim squad released a statement to the county board seeking clarity around the position of manager Fitzgerald, and a resolution to an issue concerning the allocation of training gear.

Fitzgerald, a former manager for Clare, Wexford, and Waterford, had initially raised eyebrows when he took the Antrim role in August 2024. He had the option for a third year but has chosen not to exercise it.

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The former Clare, Wexford and Waterford manager raised eyebrows when it was announced in August 2024 that he was heading to Ulster.