Derry have appointed Paddy Tally as their new manager on a three-year term. Tyrone man Tally was involved in the Kerry set-up for the last three years under Jack O’Connor, with the Kingdom winning an All-Ireland title in 2022.

A saviour has finally been announced in Derry, but the smoke that was sighted in Celtic Park was white with a tinge of red, rather than red with a tinge of white.

PADDY Tally has ended Derry’s long wait for a new manager, having been ratified at tonight’s county board meeting.The Galbally man, who replaces fellow Tyrone man Mickey Harte at the helm, includes Paul McIver,

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Paddy Tally is expected to be named the new Derry football manager which will end the county's four-month search to fill the role.

PADDY Tally looks set to be appointed as the new Derry manager in the coming days, finally drawing to a close the Oak Leafers’ four-month search.

One hundred and twenty-eight days later, Derry GAA have finally got their man with Paddy Tally set to be confirmed as their new senior football manager.

Paddy Tally is the new Derry football manager, succeeding fellow Tyrone man Mickey Harte in the Oakleaf hotseat.

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PADDY TALLY IS set to be ratified as the new Derry manager at a meeting of the county executive tomorrow night. Tally comes into the position having worked in backroom teams for Derry and Galway in his career while also managing Down for three seasons.