Carlow panel hit out at 'distasteful' claims by departing management team

In a statement issued on Friday afternoon, the Carlow football panel said players had permission to remain in London following their final game of the league. 

Shane Curran announced his departure as Carlow football manager on Wednesday evening. Pic: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

The Carlow senior football squad have hit out at claims “player issues” were the reasons why Shane Curran and his management team stepped down earlier this week.

In an open letter to supporters released on Friday afternoon, the 2025 panel condemned as “distasteful” suggestions the decision of some players to stay in London after last weekend’s final round Division 4 game highlighted their lack of commitment.