Former Davis manager takes on Tipperary role

FORMER Thomas Davis senior football manager has been appointed senior manager of the Tipperary senior team. The Tipperary County Board confirmed his appointment this week on a three-year term.

From Tallaght, Paul has a wealth of experience managing and coaching teams and most recently he was part of Oisin McConville’s Wicklow management team gaining promotion from Division.

He managed his own Club Thomas Davis first Dublin Senior “A” County Championship Final in 28 years back in 2019.

Having led them to victory in the Dublin Senior “B” County Championship in 2018 he also helped maintain the Clubs Division One Senior League status throughout his seven-year term.

He managed the Naas Senior Football team during 2021, with the team going on to win their first Kildare Senior County Championship title in 30 years.

Paul managed the Kildare Ladies Senior Football team for three years 2009-2011 and held the role of coach for the 2007 season.

During those terms, the team played in two Leinster Championship Finals and one National League Final, while participating in Division One of the National League for two seasons.

Commenting on the management teams appointment, Tipperary Football Committee chairman Conor O’Dwyer said ‘I am delighted with the management team we have put in place for the next three years.

All involved bring a wealth of experience across all aspects of football coaching and management and places Tipperary Football in a strong position to progress and prosper.

In particular, in Paul Kelly, I believe we have a man with the footballing experience, organisational ability and passion to succeed, to successfully lead Tipperary Football over the next few years.

We wish him and his team well as they start out on this journey and will do all we can to support them along the way.”

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