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Malachy O'Rourke steps down as Monaghan manager

Brian Barry

GAA Editor @BrianGBarry

Saturday 22 June 2019 23:37, UK

Malachy O'Rourke took charge in late 2012
Image: Malachy O'Rourke took charge in late 2012

Monaghan football manager Malachy O'Rourke has stepped down following his side's exit from the championship.

O'Rourke oversaw a hugely successful spell at the helm of the Farney County, winning Ulster titles in 2013 and 2015, and last summer guided them to their first All-Ireland semi-final since 1988.

Throughout the period, he firmly established them as a Division 1 team in the National League.

O'Rourke's side were unlucky not to reach the All-Ireland final last summer
Image: O'Rourke's side were unlucky not to reach the All-Ireland final last summer

However, they endured a disappointing summer campaign this year, with losses to Cavan in the Ulster Championship and Armagh in the qualifiers.

Following the eight-point defeat to the Orchard County on Saturday evening in Clones, O'Rourke called time on his reign.

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