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Joyce Departs Galway After Seven Seasons
Joyce won four Connacht titles and reached two All-Ireland finals before leaving after Galway’s quarter-final loss to Dublin, the county board said.
On Thursday, Galway GAA confirmed that Pádraic Joyce is stepping down as Galway Senior Football Manager after seven seasons in charge. Joyce announced his departure in a statement.
The Killererin clubman led the Tribesmen to four Connacht titles and two All-Ireland finals in 2022 and 2024. He assumed the role ahead of the 2020 season, succeeding former teammate Kevin Walsh.
Following an All-Ireland quarter-final loss to Dublin earlier this year, speculation regarding the manager's future mounted. "I have decided to step down as Manager of the Galway Senior Football Team," Joyce said.
Galway GAA chairperson Paul Bellew thanked the outgoing manager for his "outstanding service to the Galway Senior Football team over the past seven years," praising his leadership and commitment.
Although his tenure has ended, Joyce indicated he plans to support the players from the stands; officials confirmed a replacement process will be "put in place shortly.