Kildare ladies on the lookout for a manager once again as interested parties asked to apply

The Kildare ladies are on the lookout for a new manager again this year as they look to bounce back following their relegation from Division 2 of the National Football League this year.

The ladies endured a tough year on the back of winning the All-Ireland Intermediate Championship title in 2016, with a number of the more senior players retiring before the start of the season combined with the added pressure of competing in a difficult Division 2 and their promotion to the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

Three different managers were at the helm for the Lilies in 2017 after former manager Alan Barry stepped down in the wake of their All-Ireland win, and things got off to a rocky start when Kerry native William O'Sullivan stepped down from the position after taking just one training session, citing the lack of numbers as the reason behind his decision, and he then suggesting that the Kildare LGFA should look towards appointing someone local to manage the side and oversee the development of the team.

Allenwood clubman Morgan O'Callaghan stepped into the role, leading the team through their winless National League run, but he stepped down following the side's exit from the Leinster Championship. Mark Murnaghan took up the role for the remainder of the year, but the Kildare LGFA are now on the lookout again for a new manager to bring the team forward.

"We are looking for a suitable manger who has the experience of developing a squad to bring Kildare Ladies Football team back to the Senior ranks as well as through to the higher divisions of the National Football League," said a spokesperson for the county board.

Candidates for the position can apply for an application form by contacting the county secretary, Michelle Wyse at [email protected]

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday October 13.