David Sullivan, who has resigned as Offaly camogie manager, pictured at the recent All-Ireland intermediate final in which Offaly overcame Kerry. Photo: INPHO/Tom O’Hanlon

Offaly camogie pays tribute after Sullivan steps down

Kieran Galvin

Published: Wed 20 Aug 2025, 2:49 PM

Last updated: Wed 20 Aug 2025, 2:50 PM

The Offaly Camogie County Board has paid tribute to David Sullivan after the All-Ireland winning manager stepped down as manager.

Sullivan guided Offaly to the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate Championship crown last Sunday week, his side defeating Kerry in a closely fought final at Croke Park. He also led Offaly to Division 2A league success earlier in the year.

Speaking after the All-Ireland final triumph, Sullivan spoke about the challenge that faces Offaly as they prepare to compete at senior level next year.

"There’s no point going up senior and then yo-yoing up and down and winning more intermediate All-Irelands. We’ve had our day in the sun now, it’s about consistency and staying up in senior level," he said.

However, the Lorrha native has now decided to step down from the position, leaving Offaly looking for a new manager as they move up to the senior ranks for 2026.

In a statement released on social media today, the Offaly Camogie County Board has offered its "sincere thanks and gratitude to David Sullivan and his management team who have stepped down".

"David and his team outlined their goal of achieving an All-Ireland with Offaly at the start of his tenure two years ago. In his first year in charge, he brought stability, confidence and professional organisation to the setup that brought the team to an All-Ireland Intermediate semi-final. In his second year, David and his team brought back a National League Division 2A title and an All-Ireland Intermediate Championship title," said the county board.

The statement noted that it had been 15 years since Offaly previously won a national title in camogie.

Sullivan was also praised for introducing "a lot of young players" to the squad and for helping to instil a sense of "confidence and pride for the future".

"We wish David Sullivan and his backroom team the very best wishes in the future," the statement added.

With Denis Kelly having resigned as Tipperary camogie manager this week, inevitably there will be speculation linking Sullivan with the vacancy in his native county. But it remains to be seen if Sullivan is interested in the Tipperary role at this stage.