Paul Kelly (Gaelic football manager)

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Paul Kelly is an Irish Gaelic football manager. He has been manager of the Tipperary county team since November 2023 when he was given a three-year contract. [1]

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Career

Kelly was previously part of the Wicklow management team in 2023. He previously managed the Thomas Davis club in Dublin that reached the 2019 Dublin County football final and also managed Naas in 2021. [2] [3]

Personal life

Kelly is originally from Tallaght, but now lives in Eadestown in Co Kildare. [4]

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References

  1. "Dubliner Paul Kelly confirmed as new Tipperary football manager". Irish Independent. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  2. "Paul Kelly appointed new Tipperary senior football team manager". GAA.ie. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  3. "Paul Kelly named as new Tipperary manager". RTE Sport. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  4. "Paul Kelly appointed manager of Tipperary senior football team". Irish Times. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.