Kelly steps down as Mayo Oscar Traynor boss

The Mayo Oscar Traynor side is set for a period of transition after manager Joe Kelly stepped down from his role following two highly successful campaigns in charge.

Kelly, who guided Mayo to the Oscar Traynor Cup final in 2024 where they fell to Waterford, once again brought his team deep into the competition this season, bowing out narrowly in a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Limerick District.

His departure marks the end of a productive spell that restored Mayo’s competitiveness on the inter-league stage.

The news has prompted speculation over who will take the reins for the upcoming campaign, with the Mayo League expected to begin the search for a replacement in the coming weeks.

With Kelly’s exit confirmed, attention now turns to possible fresh additions to the squad and, crucially, the appointment of a new manager to build on the strong foundations laid over the past two seasons.