Steven McDonnell to take over as Killeavy Senior football team boss following management team's exit

By Kieran Lynch
Published 21st Aug 2024, 17:41 BST
©Press Eye Ltd - Northern Ireland - 2nd April 2014. Mandatory Credit - Photo by Andrew Paton/Presseye.com, Cadburys Ulster Under 21 Football Championship Semi Final, Donegal U21 vs Armagh U21 at Kingspan Breffni Park. Armagh manager Steven McDonnell©Press Eye Ltd - Northern Ireland - 2nd April 2014. Mandatory Credit - Photo by Andrew Paton/Presseye.com, Cadburys Ulster Under 21 Football Championship Semi Final, Donegal U21 vs Armagh U21 at Kingspan Breffni Park. Armagh manager Steven McDonnell
©Press Eye Ltd - Northern Ireland - 2nd April 2014. Mandatory Credit - Photo by Andrew Paton/Presseye.com, Cadburys Ulster Under 21 Football Championship Semi Final, Donegal U21 vs Armagh U21 at Kingspan Breffni Park. Armagh manager Steven McDonnell
Breaking news: Armagh and Killeavy legend Steven McDonnell has stepped in to manage his club’s Senior team midway through their Championship campaign following Niall McAleenan’s shock departure.

The Newry Reporter understands that Niall McAleenan and his backroom team informed the squad of his decision to step down on Monday evening, following an underwhelming league campaign and poor performance in their Championship opener.

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Killeavy were beaten comprehensively by Cullyhanna on Friday evening, losing 2-16 to 0-8. However, they still have two more group games, as they host Culloville on Saturday and travel to Silverbridge the following weekend.

Steven McDonnell will be joined on the management ticket by former Killeavy boss Paul McArdle.

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