Laois LGFA announce interim management team to replace Stephen Duff
Peter O'Leary, a former Laois senior footballer, is part of the management
Laois LGFA have confirmed the appointment of an interim management team for the county’s Intermediate side ahead of the upcoming All-Ireland series later this month.
Former Laois senior footballer Peter O’Leary will take charge alongside Declan Lawlor and Conor Gorman as the county looks to regroup following Stephen Duff’s departure last week.
Duff was relieved of his duties after Laois’ Leinster Intermediate Championship semi-final defeat to Westmeath, bringing an end to his spell in charge less than a year after guiding the county to an All-Ireland Intermediate final.
Attention has now quickly turned towards the All-Ireland series, with Laois LGFA announcing the interim set-up on Monday, May 11.
“Laois LGFA have announced the appointment of an interim management team for the Intermediate Ladies team. Peter O’Leary, Declan Lawlor and Conor Gorman will take charge of the Intermediate Ladies team for the upcoming All-Ireland Series.
"Laois LGFA would like to wish Peter, Declan and Conor the very best of luck in their roles. We look forward to seeing you all supporting the team during the All-Ireland series at the end of the month. Fixture details TBC soon,” they said in a statement.
O’Leary is a well-known figure in Laois football circles following his time with the county senior footballers, while Lawlor and Gorman (who was part of Duff's backroom team) now join him in trying to steady the ship ahead of a crucial championship campaign.
The interim trio will now prepare the side for the beginning of the All-Ireland Intermediate series, with Laois to be in a group alongside Clare and the loser of Westmeath/Wexford. Those two counties are meeting in Saturday's Leinster final in Newbridge.
Laois' first game under the management will come on the weekend of May 30/ May 31.