O'Rourke calls it quits after seven years as Farney boss

Monaghan manager Malachy O'Rourke with Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney. ©INPHO/Tommy Dickson.

Malachy O'Rourke has stepped down as Monaghan senior football manager in the wake of this evening's 1-12 to 2-17 All-Ireland SF qualifier defeat to Armagh in Clones.

Monaghan GAA revealed the news in a tweet and thanked the Fermanagh native for the "great memories".

O'Rourke masterminded the Anglo Celt Cup victories of 2013 and '15 and last year guided the Farney County to a first All-Ireland semi-final since 1988.

Monaghan Manager Malachy O Rourke steps down after 7 years thanks for great memories Malachy!!

— Monaghan GAA (@monaghangaa) June 22, 2019