Longford gamble on Andy McEntee’s proven pedigree for senior football
Andy McEntee is set to be appointed as the new Longford senior football manager, with the county board expected to confirm the three‑year term at its next meeting after a recommendation was made on Saturday at 2.16pm on 24 Oct 2026. The move follows the departure of Mike Solan, who stepped down after guiding Longford to promotion from Division 4.
A record of success
McEntee brings a résumé that includes an All‑Ireland club title with Ballyboden St Enda’s in 2016, a six‑year spell managing his native Meath from 2016‑2022, and promotion to Division 1 of the Allianz Football League plus back‑to‑back Leinster final appearances in 2018 and 2019. He then led the Antrim senior football team from 2022‑2024, reaching the Tailteann Cup semi‑finals in both 2023 and 2024, before joining Monaghan’s backroom staff that reached the Ulster final and an All‑Ireland quarter‑final last season.
Longford’s recent rise
Mike Solan, a Mayo native, spent two years at the helm of Longford, delivering promotion from Division 4 before resigning in August to become Offaly manager. Derek Fahy, Longford GAA chairperson, welcomed McEntee’s nomination, expressing excitement for the senior football team’s future and urging clubs, members, supporters and players to give full support to the new management team.
The selection committee concluded an extensive process before recommending McEntee to the Management and Finance Committee, which will forward the appointment to the County Board. The statement from Longford GAA reiterated his high‑level club and inter‑county experience, confirming the three‑year term for the senior football manager role.
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Contrasting McEntee’s extensive pedigree with Longford’s recent promotion under Solan highlights a strategic gamble: a proven leader is tasked with building on recent progress, aiming to cement the county’s place in Division 1 and challenge for provincial honours.