Derry have appointed Paddy Tally as their new manager on a three-year term. Tyrone man Tally was involved in the Kerry set-up for the last three years under Jack O’Connor, with the Kingdom winning an All-Ireland title in 2022.

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Paddy Tally is expected to be named the new Derry football manager which will end the county's four-month search to fill the role.

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A number of high-profile names had been linked to the vacant position since July, including former Mayo boss James Horan and ex-Kerry manager Peter Keane.

Paddy Tally is the new Derry football manager, succeeding fellow Tyrone man Mickey Harte in the Oakleaf hotseat.

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PADDY Tally looks set to be appointed as the new Derry manager in the coming days, finally drawing to a close the Oak Leafers’ four-month search.

PADDY TALLY IS set to be ratified as the new Derry manager at a meeting of the county executive tomorrow night. Tally comes into the position having worked in backroom teams for Derry and Galway in his career while also managing Down for three seasons.