By Michael McMullan

MAGHERAFELT have appointed Gavin Devlin as their new senior football manager for the 2025 season, Gaelic Life can confirm.

The Tyrone All-Ireland winning defender takes over from duo Brian McGuckin and Richard Thornton.

Six-time winners Rossa were last the Oakleaf champions in 2019, reaching the final the following season and were beaten a Sleacht Néill team coached by Devlin.

They also lost to eventual All-Ireland champions Glen in the 2023 decider.

Devlin has coached at inter-county level with Tyrone, Louth and most recently Derry last season under Mickey Harte.

He was in charge of his native Ardboe in recent seasons and is currently involved in a youth development role with Louth GAA.

Magherafelt retained the Derry minor championship this season and were drawn against St Brigid’s in the opening round of the Ulster Championship.

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