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Sligo Secures Star Power: Joe McMahon Appointed Head Coach
26 Aug
Summary
- Joe McMahon, a three-time All-Ireland winner, joins Sligo's coaching team.
- McMahon will serve as head coach alongside manager Dessie Sloyan.
- Sligo aims for promotion in Division Three after a fourth-place finish last season.
Joe McMahon, a decorated figure from Tyrone with three All-Ireland titles, has been appointed as the new head coach for Sligo. His move to the Sligo backroom team comes ahead of the 2027 season, adding considerable expertise to their setup.
McMahon will collaborate with manager Dessie Sloyan. This follows a season where Sloyan and Eamonn O'Hara were joint-managers; O'Hara will now take on the role of assistant manager.
The coaching staff also includes selectors Paul Higgins and Eamon McGee. Additionally, Des McGuinness has been appointed as the goalkeeping coach, strengthening the support system.
Sligo is set to compete in Division Three once more. The team secured a fourth-place finish in the 2026 season, exiting both the Connacht SFC and Tailteann Cup at the quarter-final stage.
