Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Gavin Devlin (left) with Mickey Harte.Lorcan Doherty/INPHO Gavin Devlin set to be ratified as Louth senior football manager Mickey Harte’s former assistant is set to be appointed as Ger Brennan’s successor. 6.40pm, 22 Jul 2025 Share options GAVIN DEVLIN, MICKEY Harte’s former assistant, is set to be ratified as the Louth senior football manager tonight. The 42 understands the Tyrone native will take charge after Ger Brennan stepped down earlier this month. Advertisement Devlin spent three years as Harte’s assistant with Louth from 2021 to 2023. The duo guided the Wee County to a Leinster final in 2023 while climbing the National League ranks, before departing for Derry. After one season with the Oak Leaf county, Devlin returned to Louth as underage football development co-ordinator. Having helped rejuvenate youth systems while training the senior team, he kept a good relationship with Louth GAA while with Derry. The Ardboe clubman is now set to be appointed to the top managerial job. Brennan vacated the hotseat at the beginning of July. The former Dublin footballer helped Louth to their first Leinster senior football title in 68 years. - With reporting from Declan Bogue Check out the latest episode of The42′s GAA Weekly podcast here Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Gavin Devlin set to be ratified as Louth senior football manager ”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Gavin Devlin set to be ratified as Louth senior football manager ”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. 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