Ray Dempsey steps down as Limerick football manager

Limerick GAA have announced that Ray Dempsey has stepped down as senior football manager.

The Knockmore man, who led his local club to back-to-back Mayo GAA senior titles in 2020 and 2021, took over from Billy Lee last year after missing out on the Mayo manager's position, which was subsequently taken by Kevin McStay.

Limerick have endured a difficult start to the league, including a 28-point defeat to Cork, before picking up their first point in the fifth round of the league following a draw with Meath.

In a brief statement, Limerick GAA said: "Limerick GAA wish to announce that the Limerick Senior Football Management have stepped down with immediate effect.

"Limerick GAA would like to thank them for their commitment to the job and wish them well in the future.

"Mark Fitzgerald will take up the new position of manager until the end of the season

"Limerick GAA will be making no further comment."