Former Galway United star appointed manager of Salthill Devon
Salthill Devon have announcde Greg Cunningham as manager of the club’ssenior team for the newly formed Football Association Ireland (FAI) National League, commencing in August 2026
Greg Cunningham has amassed a wealth of experience at the highest level of the professional game, having forged his career as a youth player in Galway with Cregmore/Claregalway FC and Mervue United FC.
In total, Greg made over 350 appearances in England’s top three divisions as a player before returning to his hometown club, Galway United, during the 2024 season. At international level, the Carnmore native earned four caps for the Republic of Ireland senior team, having represented his country extensively at underage level.
Following his retirement at the end of the 2025 season, Greg has taken his first steps into management with Salthill Devon for the inaugural FAI National League season.
Greg inherits a hugely successful squad that has clinched silverware at both county and provincial levels in the past number of years. Salthill Devon has won the Galway League Premier Division in four of the past five seasons, as well as trophies including both the Connacht Senior and Junior Cups.
Speaking following the announcement, Salthill Devon manager Greg Cunningham said: “It's an exciting time for me to take this step into management, and I'm very grateful to the club for giving me this massive opportunity. It’s a challenge that I'm relishing.
“I was very lucky to have a great playing career and to be in the UK for so long. Finishing my career back here in Galway was great, and now starting this new chapter in my life is exciting.
“The infrastructure and standards have improved significantly since I first moved away, so it's great to see. The training ground and facilities here are very impressive by any standard. It’s great to start this journey here in Galway, and hopefully I can have success with this club.
“It’s an exciting time for the club. This new chapter in the League of Ireland set up has created a pathway for the underage teams to progress, and as a whole, it's an exciting time. They've had huge success at underage and junior level, and now it's time to take that next step into the League of Ireland.”
Salthill Devon Club Chairman Oliver Daniels expressed his delight at Greg Cunningham’s arrival and expressed excitement for its impact on the current squad and emerging young players.
“Greg’s appointment represents an important milestone for Salthill Devon. We are confident his experience, standards and approach to player development will help establish a team that competes with ambition while creating meaningful opportunities for players emerging through our pathway.”