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Paul Shankey steps down as manager of Waterford footballers
The Meath native decided against taking up the option of a third year at the helm.
12.27pm, 3 Jul 2025
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PAUL SHANKEY HAS stepped down as manager of the Waterford senior footballers.
The Meath native decided against taking up the option of a third year at the helm.
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Chairperson of Waterford GAA, Neil Moore, said: 鈥淲e extend our sincere thanks to Paul for his commitment and service to Waterford football.
鈥淗is contribution over the past two years has been valued, and we wish him every success in the future.鈥
Shankey led Waterford to a memorable win over Tipperary in 2024 鈥 the D茅ise鈥檚 first Munster SFC victory in 14 years.
However Waterford had a disappointing season in 2025, winning just one game as they finished bottom of Division 4 in the National League.
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