GAA news: Kilcoo confirm Corey, Crozier and McMahon in new management team

Kilcoo have appointed former Monaghan and Clontibret player Martin Corey as their new manager, succeeding Karl Lacey.

Corey will be assisted by former Derry boss Paddy Crozier and Tyrone’s two-time All-Ireland winner Joe McMahon.

Corey and McMahon stepped away from their roles in the Meath backroom team under Robbie Brennan last month, while Corey also coached Monaghan during his brother Vinny’s time in charge.

Crozier has worked with Kilcoo previously and led Derry to the Division One title in 2008. He also worked with McMahon at Tyrone club Galbally.

McMahon won All-Ireland titles as a Tyrone player in 2005 and 2008 and was also a selector under Feargal Logan and Brian Dooher for the county’s 2021 Sam Maguire triumph.

Former Donegal star Lacey stepped down as Kilcoo boss in January after losing the Ulster Club final to Errigal Ciaran.

Kilcoo have won six Down championships in a row. They also lifted Ulster titles in 2019 and 2021 and won the All-Ireland title in 2022 under Mickey Moran.