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06 Nov 2025

Tipperary GAA set to appoint former U20 boss as new senior manager later this month

Niall Fitzgerald is set to be appointed as the new Tipperary senior footbal manager

Niall Fitzgerald names his Tipperary Under 20 football championship panel for the season

Niall Fitzgerald (right) speaking with Stephen Gleeson,

Tipperary are expected to confirm a new senior football manager in the coming weeks.

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As first reported by the Nenagh Guardian, Niall Fitzgerald was ratified at a meeting of the county’s football committee last night. The Moyle Rovers man takes over the position left vacant following the sudden passing of Philly Ryan last month.

Fitzgerald, who previously managed the Tipperary U20 footballers for three seasons, stepped down from that role at the end of this year’s inter-county campaign.

His appointment will be formally confirmed at the county board meeting in November.

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