Padraic Joyce steps down as Galway senior football team manager
Pádraic Joyce has stepped down as Galway senior football team manager. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
Padraic Joyce has stepped down as manager of the Galway senior football team.
The Killererin clubman, who took over for the 2020 campaign, guided Galway to four Connacht SFC titles and two All-Ireland SFC finals.
On Thursday evening Galway GAA released a statement confirming Joyce's decision. "It has been a privilege and an honour to manage my county after wearing the maroon and white for so many years," Joyce says.
"I want to thank all the supporters who followed us over the past seven seasons. I appreciate the efforts and expense supporters went to following us all around the country.
"I want to thank all the management/backroom team members who soldiered with me on this journey especially the people who have been there the whole time.
"I want to thank each and every player, who trained and made sacrifices to wear the maroon and white jersey. It was a privilege to train you and watch you develop on and off the field.
"Behind every player and management/backroom team member are families who sacrifice more than most, so thank you to all of them and the people close to all of us who supported us along the way.
"Thank you to members of the Galway GAA County Board who helped prepare the team and assisted us over the years.
"I look forward to supporting the players from the stand in the coming seasons and I wish the new management team every success."
Galway GAA chairperson Paul Bellew acknowledged Joyce's significant contribution. "On a personal level, I cannot speak highly enough of Padraic’s engagement, forthright style, and unwavering commitment to doing what was best for his players and for Galway football," Bellew remarked.
"He was exceptional to deal with throughout his tenure, and the respect in which he is held by players, supporters, opponents, and everyone connected with the game speaks volumes about the person and leader he is. Pádraic is a winner, and the standards, drive, and elite mentality he brought to the role have set a benchmark for Galway football into the future.
"We wish Pádraic, his management team, and their families every success in the years ahead, and we hope to see them continue to contribute to Galway football in the future."
