Ciarán Meenagh appointed Derry senior manager on permanent basis

Meenagh replaces Paddy Tally who was at the helm for this past year having taken over from fellow Tyrone man Mickey Harte.

APPOINTMENT: Former Derry interim manager Ciarán Meenagh has been appointed to the position on a permanent basis for 2026. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Former Derry interim manager Ciarán Meenagh has been appointed to the position on a permanent basis for 2026.

As revealed by the Irish Examiner last week, the Tyrone native, who has assisted Down the last couple of seasons, is set to be joined by former Derry defender Chrissy McKaigue for the new season.