Ger Halligan

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Ger Halligan was a Gaelic football manager associated with the Wexford county team, [1] [2] who also served as a selector. [3] He was attached to the Sarsfields club. [4] He succeeded Jo Jo Barrett as Wexford manager in 1999. [5]

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References

  1. "Halligan set to continue as Wexford boss". Irish Examiner . 12 September 2002.
  2. Williams, David (30 August 2001). "Waiting game Halligan and selectors not yet ratified for another term". Independent.ie.
  3. Foley, Michael (17 April 2005). "Wexford hit fast forward". The Sunday Times . London.
  4. "Frustrated Halligan at very low ebb". Enniscorthy Guardian . 15 April 2000.
  5. "Wexford aim to end barren spell". The Irish Times . 6 May 1999.
Preceded by Wexford Senior Football Manager
1999–2002
Succeeded by