Billy Lee stepped down as Limerick senior football manager after six years.
Lee was one of the longest serving managers in inter-county football with only Colm Collins in neighbouring Clare, who has completed nine seasons, and Armagh’s Kieran McGeeney (eight) in situ for longer in their respective jobs, with Westmeath boss Jack Cooney now the next longest-serving manager as he heads into his fifth season.
The popular Newcastlewest man certainly leaves a job that is a far more attractive proposition now than when he succeeded John Bruadair back in November 2016, when Limerick were rooted in Division Four.
It took some time for them to gain traction in the basement division under Lee but they eventually won promotion in 2019 before going up to Division Two this year.
They also reached their first Munster final in 12 years this summer though they suffered a heavy defeat to eventual All-Ireland champions Kerry.
A statement from Limerick GAA read: “We would like to thank Billy for his enormous effort and the success he has delivered over the past six seasons winning the Division Four National Football League title, the McGrath Cup, gaining promotion to Division Two in the National Football League and reaching this year’s Munster senior football final.
“We also acknowledge the previous roles he held within the football academy and the various selectorial positions he held within our underage teams over the years.”
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