Kildare LGFA begin search for new intercounty manager

Outgoing Kildare manager Pat Sullivan pictured arriving before the TG4 Leinster Ladies Football Senior Championship final match between Dublin and Kildare at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Paul Phelan/Sportsfile | SPORTSFILE

placeholder image — Outgoing Kildare manager Pat Sullivan pictured arriving before the TG4 Leinster Ladies Football Senior Championship final match between Dublin and Kildare at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Paul Phelan/Sportsfile | SPORTSFILE

Kildare LGFA have began their search for new managers across five age groups from U14s to senior football

Kildare LGFA have began their search for new management teams across all age groups for 2027. They shared an application form, which you can find here, that indicates applicants can express interest in the U14, U16, Minor, U20 and Senior management positions.

The county arrive at this point after the departure of Pat Sullivan. The Executive Committee of Kildare LGFA announced last week that Pat Sullivan’s term as manager of the Kildare Senior Ladies football team would not continue into 2027.

The Waterford-native built on progress made by now Mayo manager Diane O’Hora and managed the Kildare senior team since October 2024, ensuring Division 1 survival in his first season in charge before final round relegation in 2026.

In Championship outings, Sullivan led the team to a first Leinster SFC final since 2009 (and only their second ever), as well as back-to-back All-Ireland quarter finals, including their most recent near-miss against Ulster champions Armagh.

The outgoing Kildare boss’ lasting legacy with The Lilies may lie in the future however having given an enormous number of young players their first league and championship minutes in a white jersey. A continued progression in their development will no doubt be top priority when choosing who replaces Sullivan.