**Adult Mens Football**

As we open the 2024 chapter of adult football, we are delighted to introduce you to our new management team for the 1st team.

As new Football Chairperson, Tom Nolan was appointed in late 2023, his first focus was to source and select a new management team for the first team. He put a selection committee together who met many candidates and after many meetings, they were happy to put the following forward for ratifying.

We are delighted to welcome Paddy Madigan as our new Football Manager.

Paddy , a native of Limerick but has made his home in Kildare.

Paddy has an impressive management record with leading his own club , Glin in Limerick to junior championship success and then moving to lead Caragh GAA, Kildare for 5 years which included Junior Championship success 2022 and the 2023 Intermediate QF where they were beaten in extra time by Allenwood.

Paddy will be supported by Ollie Lewis, Niall Byrne and Brian Smith, all who worked together on the recent U23 championship.Ollie is a Na Fianna native and before moving to Cloncurry and played with Cappagh up to 2022 season. Niall played his football in Maynooth before transferring to the club when he moved to Donadea and played with the Reserves this year. Brian is a Kilcock native and now lives in Knockanally and joined the U23 management in 2022.

Best wishes to the three club men on their appointment and a huge Cappagh welcome to Paddy.

Training commences on the 4th January and we would welcome any players who have moved into the area, players who haven’t played in a few years or would like to get back involved. If you are interested or know someone, reach out to Niall on 0868068452.

2024 is looking like a great year ahead , with a combination of our experienced players , the youthful panel and underage coming through , supported by the hard working committee and new management team.

Best of luck to all involved.

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