Moran’s leap into the Mayo hotseat: 'This is 24/7. It is a hard job. Do it when you are young'

A beacon of buoyancy as he steps into one of the biggest jobs in the country, the 41-year-old wants to bring his energy to bear on a team which will have scoring as an urgent priority 

LEARNING THE ROPES:Andy Moran during his spell as Leitrim manager. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

Andy Moran has a rare ability to overlook the negatives and amplify the positives. Despite a disappointing campaign, a sour end to the previous reign and a host of off-field issues, he has grasped the challenge of one of the biggest jobs in the country. Why now? Why not.

On Thursday, Moran was ratified for a three-year term as manager at a County Board meeting at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park. It comes after a frustrating 2025 that saw Mayo fail to reach the knockout stages. Kevin McStay was relieved of his role via a harsh statement and there was an extraordinary special meeting of the board last May to detail their loan agreement with Croke Park and the campaign of abuse aimed at officers of the board.