Ray Dempsey steps down as Limerick manager

Selector Mark Fitzgerald will take over until the end of the current campaign.

DEPARTING: Limerick manager Ray Dempsey. Pic: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Ray Dempsey has departed the Limerick footballers, with selector Mark Fitzgerald taking over until the end of the current campaign.

The Irish Examiner understands that Mayo native Dempsey announced his intention to step aside on Thursday evening after the players met last week. Issues around man-management and preparation came to a head following their 24-point defeat against Cork. They are currently bottom of Division 2 without a win in five matches played.