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Dublin's joint managers Paul Casey and Derek Murray have informed the county board they will not be seeking a third year in charge of the women's senior football team. The duo, who took over from Mick Bohan in December 2024, led Dublin to All-Ireland glory in 2025 with a final win over Meath at Croke Park, and also secured Leinster provincial honours in 2025 and 2026. Their reign as All-Ireland champions ended at the 2026 semi-final stage following a defeat by Kerry. Dublin LGFA has thanked both men, along with their families and backroom staff, for their service ahead of the 2027 campaign.
Dublin joint managers Derek Murray and Paul Casey celebrate after the All-Ireland final victory over Meath at Croke Park in 2025. Photograph: Seb Daly/ Sport sfileare on the lookout for a new women’s senior football manager after joint bosses Paul Casey and Derek Murray informed the county board they would not be seeking a third year at the helm.
Casey and Murray succeeded Mick Bohan in December 2024, and in their maiden season the duo guided Dublin to All-Ireland glory, beating Meath in the 2025 decider at Croke Park. Under Casey and Murray, Dublin maintained their dominance of Leinster by claiming provincial honours in 2025 and 2026.
However, their reign as All-Ireland champions ended at the semi-final stage this summer, when Dublin were defeated by Kerry. Casey and Murray, who had been involved in Bohan’s backroom team before becoming joint managers, have now decided to step away ahead of the 2027 campaign.
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“Their service to Dublin has been incredible and we as a committee have been most fortunate to have had the privilege to work closely alongside both men. “Derek and Paul are a credit to their clubs, Round Tower Clondalkin and Lucan Sarsfields. Everyone involved in Dublin LGFA would like to wish Derek and Paul all the very best with their future endeavours.
“We are also extremely thankful to their wives Debbie, Ciara and family members for their unwavering support over the years. A special word of appreciation also to the various backroom personnel who worked alongside Derek and Paul over the last two seasons.
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