Declan Darcy
IrelandathleteMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Declan Darcy is a former Dublin GAA player and coach, known for his contributions to the Dublin senior football team and his subsequent coaching roles, including his involvement in the development of players at various levels within the Dublin GAA structure.
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Declan Darcy stepped off the bus with the cup and was immediately swept off his feet and carried shoulder high to the stage.
GAA cups used to be filled with Guinness by the champions. Now, celebrations are more rigid – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-08-03
Ireland· 2026-08-03
Declan Darcy was a frontrunner to succeed Dessie Farrell before Brennan was confirmed.
Ger Brennan appointed Dublin football manager on three-year term – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-08-09
Ireland· 2025-08-09
Declan Darcy has emerged as the frontrunner to succeed Dessie Farrell as Dublin senior football manager.
John Cleary to stay on as Cork football boss for a further two years – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-08-06
Ireland· 2025-08-06
Former Dublin player and coach Declan Darcy was also viewed as a potential successor to Farrell.
Dublin job is Ger Brennan’s to turn down, while Gavin Devlin is well placed to land Louth role – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-07-03
Ireland· 2025-07-03
