Barry Coleman announced as new captain of Limerick football team.
RATHKEALE’S Barry Coleman has been named the new captain of the Limerick senior football team for the 2027 season, taking over the leadership role from Cillian Fahy.
Coleman is no stranger to a leadership role within the Limerick set-up, having previously served as vice-captain. His appointment represents a natural progression for the Rathkeale clubman, who has established himself as an important member of the county squad in recent seasons.
The forward has been part of a significant period for Limerick football, featuring in the squad that secured promotion from Division Two of the Allianz National Football League in 2022 and reached the Tailteann Cup final in 2025.
At club level, Coleman represents Rathkeale, where he has continued to play an important role in their senior football ambitions. He was also among the club’s leading scorers during their 2026 county championship campaign.
Coleman’s appointment comes at a significant point for Limerick, who will be looking to rebuild following a difficult 2026 campaign.
Limerick suffered relegation from Division Three of the National Football League and will compete in Division Four in 2027.
The new captain will lead the side under incoming manager Micheál Cahill, who takes charge ahead of the new season. Cahill faces the task of rebuilding momentum within the squad, with Coleman’s leadership set to play an important role in that process.
Limerick’s immediate focus will be on the Allianz National Football League, which is scheduled to begin in January 2027.
With promotion back to Division Three among their objectives, the league will provide Coleman and his teammates with an early opportunity to set the tone for the season ahead.
For Coleman, the captaincy marks a significant milestone in his inter-county career. Having progressed from vice-captain to the team’s leading role, he will now be tasked with leading Limerick into a new era under Cahill as they look to put last season’s disappointment behind them.