Wayne Kierans Explained

Wayne Kierans is a Gaelic football manager.

Kierans was a selector under Pete McGrath.[1] As an O'Connell's clubman, he made it known he wanted the Louth manager job in 2018, and he was the first one interviewed for it.[2]

He coached Louth to a first Leinster Minor Football Championship final in 46 years in 2017, in the second of his two seasons in charge before taking over the under-20 team in 2018.

His time with Louth ended in 2020.[3]

Kierans brought Naomh Fionnbarra, a Junior Championship in 2015. O'Connell's towards the end of the season Kierans left Louth and in 2022, he was appointed as a manager of Killeavy.[4] He stepped down from his role at Killeavy in 2023.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Louth Manager Wayne Kierans Is More Than Just A 'Soccer Man'. Pundit Arena. Michael. Corry. 25 May 2019.
  2. News: Wayne Kierans wants Louth senior manager's job and feels his interview 'went well'. 4 September 2018.
  3. News: Louth GAA end Wayne Kierans' reign as football manager. RTÉ. 6 November 2020.
  4. News: Former Louth manager lands new post in Armagh. Independent.ie. 21 January 2022.
  5. Web site: 2023-01-09 . Former Louth manager Wayne Kierans steps down from his role with Armagh club Killeavy . 2024-08-09 . Irish Independent . en.