Gilroy steps down as Dublin manager
Pat Gilroy has stepped down as manager of the Dublin Senior Footballers.
The St. Vincents clubman led the Dubs to their first All Ireland title in 16 years last season.
However they were beaten by Mayo last Sunday in the semi final.
The following is the statement from the county board;
Pat Gilroy has advised the Dublin GAA Committee that he will not be continuing as Manager of the Dublin Senior Football Team.
Pat said that ' It was a huge honour for me to be selected to manage the Dublin Senior Football Team and I was delighted that I was able to make a contribution to our All-Ireland success in 2011. It has been a challenging four years for me balancing my role with Dublin along with family and work commitments and I have decided not to continue for a further term. I would like to express my appreciation to my management and backroom team who were very supportive at all times and to the players for their exceptional commitment and dedication. Thanks also to the County Board and the Clubs for their encouragement and assistance since October 2008. I will give my full support to the incoming management team if required and I would be pleased to assist the Dublin GAA Board if requested at some time in the future. '
The Dublin County Committee Chairman Andy Kettle said that ' Pat has done an outstanding job as Manager of the Dublin Senior Football Team in winning three Leinster titles and regaining the All-Ireland title in 2011 after a sixteen year wait. I regret his departure but appreciate the huge sacrifices he has made over the past four years. The County Committee will commence the process of considering suitable candidates to replace Pat and his management team shortly. '
