Turlough O'Brien has stepped down as Carlow senior football boss after six years in charge.
Carlow GAA have said that O'Brien brought forward his decision to leave the post to best facilitate the transition for the next management team.
"Due to the reconfigured Inter-County season not set for resumption until mid October, and its inevitable lead into 2021 National League preparations, Turlough has brought forward his decision to step away with immediate effect to facilitate a smooth transition for the new season."
O'Brien took charge of the county in 2014 and famously led Carlow to promotion from Division 4 of the NFL in 2018, their first promotion in 33 years.
In the same season, he also masterminded a shock Leinster quarter-final victory over Kildare in Tullamore - a game in which Carlow did not shoot a single wide.
Carlow GAA wrote: "The absolute professionalism, utter dedication & unbridled passion which Turlough brought to the Carlow Senior Football set up over the past six years, alongside his various backroom staff, has undoubtedly elevated Carlow’s Football status to new heights.
"We take this opportunity to thank him unreservedly for all he has done during his tenure and we wish him every success & happiness for the future.
"He truly embodies the spirit of ‘CarlowRising’, fíor Ghael Cheatharlach gan dabht. Beir bua agus beannacht Turlough."
