Gavin Gallagher added to Cork football management team

Cork GAA has confirmed that Castlehaven's Gavin Gallagher is set to join John Cleary's senior football management team ahead of the 2027 season.

Gallagher will come on board as coach and selector, subject to ratification at the next meeting of Cork County Committee in November. 

His appointment forms part of a number of changes to the Rebels' backroom setup as preparations begin for another campaign under Cleary's stewardship.

Having secured promotion from Division 2 earlier this year, Cork are back among the elite for the first time since 2016.

In addition to Gallagher's arrival, Mallow man Terry O'Brien has been appointed as goalkeeping coach, while St Finbarr's Dylan Byrne will join the strength and conditioning team.

Gallagher is one of the most highly regarded coaches in the county, having enjoyed significant success with Castlehaven in recent years.

Announcing the changes on Friday morning, Cork GAA wished all three men success in their new roles with the senior footballers.

The latest appointments also bring an end to the involvement of several members of the previous backroom team.

Cork GAA paid tribute to Kevin Murray, Paddy O'Shea and Cian Sisk, each of whom is departing their role with the Rebels ahead of the new season.

In a statement, the county board thanked the trio for their significant contribution to the team during their time involved with the senior football setup and wished them well in their future endeavours.

Ratification of the appointments is expected to take place at the next meeting of Cork County Committee in November.