Mickey Harte steps down as Derry boss after one season

The former Tyrone manager led the Oak Leaf to the All-Ireland quarter-finals.

Derry manager Mickey Harte has decided to step down. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Mickey Harte has stepped down as Derry boss after just one season at the helm. 

"I would like to thank the players for the huge commitment they gave to the Derry jersey during the 2024 season," Harte says. 

"I would also like to thank Gavin and the entire backroom team for their hard work, dedication and expertise. Thanks too for the support of the County Board and all those generous sponsors of the GAA in Derry. Finally, I wish the players every success in the years ahead.”

The three-time All-Ireland winning manager moved to Derry in a surprise move after a tenure with Louth.

"Derry GAA confirm that Mickey Harte has today informed the Derry County Board that he has decided to step down from his position with the Derry Senior Football team," a county board statement reads.

"During his tenure, Mickey guided the team to win both the Bank of Ireland Dr. McKenna Cup and Allianz National Football League; delivering a first national title for the county since 2008."

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