Steve Feeney has stepped down as manager of Sligo Rovers women, citing family commitments as the primary reason for his departure.
Feeney leaves the Showgrounds after his second stint as boss, guiding the Bit O'Red to a 10th-placed finish in this year's SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division.
Feeney's final game in charge was Saturday's defeat to Athlone Town, the last game of the campaign.
Initially appointed ahead of the Bit O'Red's first season in competitive senior football back in December 2021, Feeney led Rovers for the next two years, guiding the club to a first ever FAI Cup semi-final appearance in 2023.
The Sligo native stepped down from his role a few weeks later, but was re-appointed last winter ahead of the current season.
The ex-Sligo Rovers midfielder spoke of his pride having both played and managed at the club.
"I am at a point in my life where I get greater fulfillment and joy being present and my children's games and activities than being at my own games and missing theirs," he said.
"The season before this, when I wasn't involved with Rovers, it gave me much more of a chance to be present with them at a lot more. Coming back to Rovers this season, it made me realise how much more I want to be there watching my kids enjoy their sports and their activities.
"As a manager of a Premier Division side, it just doesn't allow you the time to do that unfortunately.
"But it's been a huge privilege for me to represent Rovers again. I loved playing for the club and loved managing at the club too. It's always so hard not to stay involved but I will be supporting Rovers at all levels in 2026 and beyond.
"I'm so grateful for the support I've always had from the club, the players, my staff and of course my family. It's a massive undertaking managing a group of players and a backroom team on top of family life. I also have a full-time job too so it's been so important for me that my family gives me so much support in everything I do.
"The club has been fantastic too, throughout both my stints as manager. There are so many good people who work behind the scenes, unbeknownst to the public. Without them, we wouldn't have Sligo Rovers and the people of Sligo wouldn't have the great times and memories this club gives them."
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