Published: Fri 14 Dec 2012, 6:30 PM

Last updated: Fri 14 Dec 2012, 6:39 PM

Barry to take over at Ratoath

Published: Fri 14 Dec 2012, 6:30 PM

Last updated: Fri 14 Dec 2012, 6:39 PM

Former Meath manager Eamonn Barry is to take the managerial reins at reigning JFC champions Ratoath. Barry replaces Davy Byrne who has stepped down to join Jim Gavin's Dublin senior management team. Barry has enjoyed success before as a manager particularly with Dunshaughlin who he guided to three successive SFC titles in 2000, 2001 and 2002.

Published: Fri 14 Dec 2012, 6:30 PM

Last updated: Fri 14 Dec 2012, 6:39 PM

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