Meenagh-McKaigue double act in the frame for Derry position

County keen to move quickly to replace Tally.
Meenagh-McKaigue double act in the frame for Derry position

Former Derry footballer Chrissy McKaigue. Pic: Evan Treacy/Inpho

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025 - 11:40
John Fogarty

A combination of Ciarán Meenagh and Chrissy McKaigue are in the frame to lead the Derry senior footballers in 2026.

The Derry County Board are keen to act quickly after the prolonged process to replace Mickey Harte with Paddy Tally this past season.

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