Deirdre O’Reilly: The 11-time All-Ireland ladies football winner managing two mens teams

Deirdre O’Reilly comes to management after a silverware-laden playing career

File picture of Deirdre O'Reilly, Cork  

The practice of dual clubs having one manager oversee both their hurling and football team is becoming more and more common. Loughmore-Castleiney, who last Sunday contested the Tipp hurling final and tomorrow bid for county football glory, are probably the trailblazers in getting one manager to look after both codes, having first adopted this policy some 12 years ago.

What is not at all common is for a dual GAA club to opt for a woman to look after their two flagship teams.