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Dublin GAA is delighted to confirm Jonny Cooper as the new Dublin U20s Football manager.
The Na Fianna clubman takes on his first managerial role, after an illustrious playing career in a Dublin jersey.
Jonny won seven All-Ireland titles with Dublin and played a key role in the historic six-in-a-row of All-Ireland wins between 2015 and 2020, before retiring in 2022.
Jonny has continued playing for his club and featured heavily for Na Fianna this year, as they progressed to the Go-Ahead Ireland Dublin Senior 1 Football Final at the weekend.
Jonny will lead the management team, which will include Declan O’Sullivan (Scoil Uí Chonaill), Ryan O’Flaherty (Na Fianna), Tommy Drumm (Whitehall Colmcille), Michael Darragh Macauley (Ballyboden St Enda’s) and Paul Stephens ( St Vincents).
Dublin County Board Chairperson Ken O’Sullivan has wished the new Dublin U20 management team well for the season ahead.
“We are delighted to welcome Jonny and his management team on board as we look forward to the upcoming 2026 intercounty season.
“They bring a wealth of experience to the table across many years of involvement with their clubs and county.
“I know that Jonny and the management team have a great appreciation and respect for the values and culture of Dublin GAA and we are very fortunate to have them in place to instil these in the next generation.
“I would like to thank Ciarán Farrelly and his management team for the work they have put in over the past two seasons with our U20 Footballers, and I look forward to seeing Jonny and his team build on the foundations that are in place next year.”
“It is a real honour for our management and support team to be asked to serve Dublin Football”, says Jonny.
“Dublin has given so many of us profound and positive experiences - and this is our chance to give something back to the next generation of young men striving to become Dublin senior players.
“I'd like to acknowledge the quality work by Ciarán Farrelly and many other coaches in recent years - we will simply build on top of this. Our ambition is to deliver a programme that grows people as well as players, helping them develop with consistency and purpose.
“Our management and support team have already been active across the county, observing club games and preparing for the upcoming U21 Club Championship, which will provide another valuable window into emerging talent.
“We’re also excited to collaborate with Ger Brennan and his coaches in supporting the senior group’s long-term ambitions. This connection will ensure that every player coming through feels like they have a clear pathway to progress upwards.
“Our commitment is to continuous improvement and to ensure these young players enjoy representing Dublin football with pride.”