Billy O'Loughlin has resigned as Longford senior football manager.
O'Loughlin last night informed the Longford board of his decision to step away from the role after just one season, citing a changing work schedule involving more travel to the United States as a result of which he is unable to commit to the role as is required.
"Billy and his backroom team have brought a new level of professionalism to our County Team setup and but for a couple of results over the course of the Allianz Football League Division 3 campaign would have been in the hunt for promotion," a county board statement read.
"Over his short tenure, Billy gave many young players their first foray at senior inter-county level and he can take pride in the fact that he has successfully moulded a number of these players to senior ranks from where they will become leaders of future teams."
Meanwhile, Laois native O'Loughlin said he made the call to step down 'with a heavy heart.’
"Due to my work commitments in the States over the past few months, and into the autumn, I am no longer in a position to give the role my undivided attention.
"Retaining Division 3 status was our first main objective and with the introduction of so many new, young and talented players to the senior panel and with wins against Westmeath and Laois along the way we managed to achieve this.
"I have every confidence that these young players will build on the great work that was done in 2022. I hope that the progress we made can be added to by the new management team and I wish them every success for 2023."
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