The search for a new Fermanagh manager will now begin following the news last week that Ryan McMenamin was stepping down from the position after two years in charge.

It is understood that clubs have been giving until August 31 to come forward with nominations for the position while County Management also reserve the right to bring forward nominations for the post.

This would be viewed as key appointment for Fermanagh with so many young players having made the breakthrough over the last year under McMenamin and it would be hoped that they would continue their progression in senior inter-county football.

One man who has been linked with the position is Dom Corrigan and having worked with a host of those players in leading them to a Hogan Cup in 2019 with St. Michael’s he would have a great knowledge of the talent that is there.

Corrigan has managed Fermanagh previously, taking the county to an All Ireland quarter final in 2003, and may feel that he still has unfinished business with his home county.

There are others within the county who may also come into the reckoning. Maurice McLaughlin, who led Erne Gaels to a senior championship final in 2016, has managed the Fermanagh U17s and U20s in the last two years, taking both to Ulster semi-finals. The next step for him and his management team that included Mark McHugh and Colm Bradley could well be the move up to senior although he may see it as too soon and want to continue his role with the U20s for the immediate future as he looks to bring that U17 team through to that level.

Kieran Donnelly is another who could be in the frame. Donnelly had a stint as trainer under Peter Canavan in 2012 and was a popular figure among the squad. Since then he has led Scotstown to success in Monaghan and is currently in his second year with Cavan Gaels and has also been involved with Omagh CBS.

Whether former manager Malachy O’Rourke, who led the county to the Ulster final in 2008, would be interested in returning to the post remains to be seen but he would certainly be seen as a massive coup given the success he enjoyed with Monaghan. He is currently in charge of Derry side Glen.

Nigel Seaney is another who had enjoyed success at club level, the Irvinestown native having led Trillick to two Tyrone titles.

And then there is the likes of Barry Owens, Ryan McCluskey and Marty McGrath - it would be intriguing to see if any of that trio put their hand up for the job or are interested in getting involved in some capacity.

It may be that the county opt to go for an outsider and plenty of names will be linked to the post including Paddy Tally who left his position as Down manager earlier this summer.