Éamonn Fitzmaurice is reported to be in advanced discussions with the Galway County Board about taking over as Galway’s senior football manager. The potential move follows the vacancy created when Pádraic Joyce steps down from the role in early September.

Multiple outlets describe Fitzmaurice, a former Kerry manager, as a leading contender for the job. One report characterizes him as emerging as the top candidate, while another says he is in advanced talks with the county board. Both accounts place the negotiations in the context of Galway’s search for a new manager after Joyce’s departure, with no final appointment reported yet.

At this stage, the coverage focuses on the status of talks and Fitzmaurice’s position among the contenders rather than detailing a contract or timeline for a decision.