DES Newton, who played for both Roscommon and Donegal, had been appointed the new manager of Roscommon, it was announced today.
He was favourite to succeed Fergal O’Donnell who quit the post last month.
Newton had been favourite for some time for the position and his appointment was ratified by the Roscommon County Board today.
A winner of an All-Ireland U21 Football title and two Connacht Senior Football Championship, Newton has been involved with Kilmacud Crokes in recent years and will commute from Dublin for training and matches.
Former All-Star corner back Enon Gavin has been confirmed as one of his selectors with another set to be appointed in due course.
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