Why is Jerome Stack leaving Fossa as manager?
Stack resigned from his role as Fossa manager, taking his two selectors with him, just weeks before the club's Munster semi‑final. The departure is linked to a dispute over training arrangements for seven players who were also involved with the East Kerry district team.
What happened
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Fossa won the Kerry intermediate championship by beating Kilcummin 0-26 to 0-22 on 15 September 2026 [1]
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Jerome Stack announced he would not continue as manager, and the club confirmed his resignation along with selectors Bernie Collins and Conal Kelly [2]
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An insider said Stack was unhappy that seven Fossa players training with East Kerry were not allowed to train with the club, prompting his exit [2]
What you need to know
Stack had previously led Roscommon’s St Brigid’s to the 2024 All‑Ireland club final.
He was assisted by Conal Kelly and Bernie Collins at Fossa.
Fossa are scheduled to play a Munster semi‑final on 22 November against the Clare or Waterford champions.
The club has not yet announced a replacement manager.
It is not confirmed whether the dispute over player training will be resolved or how it will affect Fossa’s preparation for the Munster semi‑final.
Background
Jerome Stack, a Listowel native, is a respected coach who has managed clubs including Connacht champions St Brigid’s and previously raised concerns about district‑team training conflicts at Na Gaeil in 2021.
Fossa, after winning the Kerry intermediate title for the third time in four years, were expected to rely on the Clifford brothers and other key players for a strong Munster campaign.
The club’s chairman, Pat Sheehan, confirmed Stack’s departure but declined further comment, leaving the team to find a new manager ahead of the provincial competition.
Questions people ask
Why did Jerome Stack resign as Fossa manager?
According to an insider, Stack was dissatisfied that seven Fossa players who also played for East Kerry were not allowed to train with the club, leading him to step down.
Who were Stack’s selectors and what happened to them?
Both selectors, Bernie Collins and Conal Kelly, left their positions alongside Stack.
When does Fossa play their next Munster match?
Fossa are due to play a Munster club semi‑final on 22 November 2026 against the Clare or Waterford champions.
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