Eunan O'Kane of Bournemouth and Pablo Zabaleta of Manchester City compete for the ball during a Premier League clash at Vitality Stadium on April 2, 2016. Photo: Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesFormer Republic of Ireland international Eunan O’Kane has made a significant move into another code as he’s been appointed as the new manager of the senior football side with Derry GAA club Banagher. The 35-year-old, who had four seasons at Bournemouth, including one term in the Premier League, had stepped away from soccer when he retired, finishing up with Luton Town in 2018, and was involved in a number of businesses back in his native Derry.

Source: Irish Independent December 23, 2025 17:51 UTC