Damian Devaney and Luke Gavigan take charge of Sean MacCumhaills

Sean MacCumhaills have confirmed that Damian Devaney and Luke Gavigan Sr will take charge of the senior team for 2026.

The pair take over from Gary Wilson, who spent two years in charge of the side in Division 1 and the Senior Championship, reaching the quarter-final in 2025 before losing to St Michael's. The side were captained this year by Gavigan's son, Luke Gavigan.

Gavigan is a former Ardara and Donegal player who has significant coaching experience within the club. Over the years, he has coached many of the current MacCumhaills senior players, guiding them from the age of 8 right through to U21 level.

Gavigan led the U21 side to the U21-A final in 2021, where they lost out to St Eunan's.

Devaney returns to MacCumhaills, having previously managed the senior team in 2017. He went on to manage the Donegal Senior Ladies for two seasons before taking charge of the Ardara Senior team, where he has spent the past six years. A former MacCumhaills player himself, Damian has also played a major role in developing many of the current senior panel through his underage coaching.

A statement from MacCumhaills on the appointment of the pair concluded: "Both Luke and Damian are looking forward to the season ahead and the challenge it brings.

"With the support of the club, community, and sponsors, they hope to foster an environment where every player feels valued and given the opportunity to reach their full potential — recognising that success can be measured in many ways."