GAA U20 Football Manager Peadar Gardiner Not Seeking Another Term

 

 

Press Release:

Mayo GAA U20 football manager Peadar Gardiner not seeking another term

 

Mayo GAA U20 football manager Peadar Gardiner has informed Mayo GAA that he is not seeking another term as manager of the county U20 footballers.  Peadar completed his two year term this year, having been appointed in August 2023.  Peadar informed the board this week that he and his management team have now decided to step away.

 

A former Mayo GAA senior footballer, Peadar Gardiner was part of Maurice Sheridan’s U20 management team for three years before becoming manager himself two years ago.  All-star defender Keith Higgins and former Mayo GAA full-back Ger Cafferkey from Ballina Stephenities were part of his backroom team along with Kilmeena’s Mark Ryan.  James Horan also played an advisory role with Gardiner in his first year as manager.

 

The Mayo GAA U20 footballers defeated Roscommon 2-17 to 4-09 in the Connacht Final this year, a first title since 2018.  Louth ended their championship run in May at the semi-final stage when they scored a dramatic late winner to advance to the final on a score line of 2-12 to 0-17.

 

Statement from Mayo GAA County Board Chairman Seamus Tuohy:

Cathaoirleach of Mayo GAA Seamus Tuohy thanked Peader and his backroom team for their dedication and commitment to Mayo GAA.  “I would like to thank Peader and his backroom team for their work developing these players, many of whom have gone on to make the Mayo GAA senior football team and panel,” commented Seamus Tuohy.

 

 

Mayo GAA will seek nominations from the GAA clubs in the county in the coming weeks to fill the vacant U20 management position.