Noel Healy to leave UCC Soccer manager's role at end of the season

END OF AN ERA: UCC manager Noel Healy against Queens University' during the Irish Universities Collingwood cup quarter final at the Mardyke recently. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

UCC Soccer have confirmed that Noel Healy will leave his role as manager of the senior side at the end of the current season.

Healy has been in charge of the University team for the last 12 years and he has enjoyed enormous success, leading the club to three Munster Senior League titles, including their first one ever, as well as four Collingwood Cups.

But on Monday morning, it was announced that Healy will end his tenure with his last fixture in charge coming away to St Patrick’s Athletic in the FAI Cup second round on July 20th.

“UCC Soccer club can confirm that Noel Healy, our Senior Team Manager, will leave his role at the conclusion of this season 24/25,” they posted in a statement released on social media.

“Noel has been involved in the club since 2010; he first joined the club as an assistant coach and eventually became the manager in the 2013/14 season.

“UCC Soccer club would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Noel for his commitment and dedication to UCC for the past 15 years.

“Noel was involved in great success throughout his time in UCC. Winning 16 trophies overall, in all competitions. Notably, three MSL league titles, including the first time in the club’s history and four Collingwood Cups.

“Noel will finish up the season with the current squad for the FAI Cup second round game on July 20th away to St Patrick’s Athletic in Richmond Park.

“We wish Noel and his family the very best in what he does next. We now will begin the process of looking for a new Head coach for next season 25/26.”