Éamonn Fitzmaurice confirmed as Galway football manager on three year term

Éamonn Fitzmaurice has committed to a three-year term as the manager of the Galway senior football team. The Irish Examiner, BreakingNews.ie, and RTÉ reported that his appointment was formally ratified at a County Board meeting on Monday night. Fitzmaurice will lead a new backroom team that includes coaches from both soccer and basketball backgrounds. [1][2][3][4]

The Irish Examiner and The 42 reported that UEFA Pro Licence holder Lisa Fallon has been confirmed as a coach, alongside assistant coach Ciarán O'Sullivan from Ballincollig. According to the Irish Examiner, the full management ticket also features Kevin Johnson, Gareth Bradshaw, Gary O'Donnell, and Dave Morris. Fallon previously worked with Galway United, Cork City, Chelsea, and assisted the Dublin football team in 2018. [1][4][5]

As FTMQ News reported earlier, Fitzmaurice previously won All-Ireland senior titles as both a player and manager for Kerry. Fallon had also previously served as head coach of Galway United FC before joining the Galway football backroom team for the 2027 season. [9]

As FTMQ News reported earlier, Fitzmaurice will face his native county in his first National Football League Division 1 fixture as Galway boss. Galway are set to host Kerry at Pearse Stadium on Saturday, January 23, 2027. [10]