Connolly is new Treaty soccer boss

Limerick’s Treaty United have appointed Niall Connolly as their senior women's team manager for the 2021 National League season.

The former North Tipperary Schoolchildren’s Football League (NTSFL) coach replaces Dave Rooney who stepped down from the role at the start of the year. Connollywas assistant manager to Rooney last season.

Connolly was also head coach to the Limerick FC side which reached the 2019 SSE Airtricity U13 League Cup final against St Patrick's Athletic.

Connolly said he felt privileged to be appointed to the role of senior women's manager.

"I want to thank the board members of Treaty United for showing the belief in appointing me as Senior Women's Manager,” Connolly said.

“I'm truly privileged by their faith in my ability to execute the clubs long term vision.

"I look forward to embracing the exciting challenges of developing the club in the Women's National League and creating a level of performance both on and off the pitch that represents Treaty United in the Mid-West Munster region proudly."