Tipperary GAA announce appointment of a new manager ahead of the 2027 season

Tipperary GAA have confirmed the appointment of Mark Breen as the county's new minor football manager.

Breen, who is a member of Loughmore Castleiney GAA, will take charge of the Tipperary minor footballers for the 2027 campaign, subject to ratification at this Thursday's County Board meeting.

Originally from Portlaoise, Breen now resides in the Loughmore Castleiney parish and has been heavily involved in the development of underage football in Tipperary in recent years.

He managed the Tipperary U16 Football Academy in 2026, having been in charge of the county's U15 Football Academy a year earlier.

Breen had previously worked with the Mid/North U14 Football Academy, as well as with Mid Tipperary teams at U13 and U14 level.

Tipperary GAA said his experience in developing young players and his knowledge of the county's football structures would be "invaluable" as he takes responsibility for the minor side.

Breen will be joined by Aherlow's Shane Russell, who has been appointed head coach and selector.

The remainder of the management team is made up of Nenagh Éire Óg's Dan O'Donovan, Arravale Rovers' Cormac Maher, Roscrea's Podge Langton and Thurles Sarsfields' Peter Creedon, who will serve as coaches and selectors.

Tipperary GAA also thanked those who applied for the position, saying the quality of the applicants reflected the level of commitment to developing football within the county.

Tipperary Minor Football Management Team 2027

Manager: Mark Breen (Loughmore Castleiney)

Head Coach/Selector: Shane Russell (Aherlow)

Coaches/Selectors: Dan O'Donovan (Nenagh Éire Óg), Cormac Maher (Arravale Rovers), Podge Langton (Roscrea), Peter Creedon (Thurles Sarsfields)