Seamus Coleman trains with Killybegs amid ongoing club search
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:36 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Seamus Coleman is training with Killybegs after leaving Everton at the end of last season. The former defender has not yet joined a new club and was rumored to make a return to his local Gaelic football team. Coleman, 37, is maintaining his fitness as he searches for another football opportunity, having recently played in international friendlies for the Republic of Ireland. Though he previously expressed interest in a return to Gaelic football, it appears unlikely while he remains focused on his professional career.
- •Coleman ended his 17-year tenure with Everton.
- •He has been without a club since leaving.
- •Killybegs lost their Donegal SFC opener without Coleman.
- •Rumors suggested a return to Gaelic football but remain unconfirmed.
- •Coleman aims to keep fit for upcoming professional opportunities.
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Coleman training with Killybegs - but no GAA return for now
- 4:36 PMBBC Sport — Coleman training with Killybegs - but no GAA return for now
"Former Everton defender Seamus Coleman has been training with Killybegs but a return to his local Gaelic football club is unlikely to be on the cards for now.
"Former Everton defender Seamus Coleman has been training with Killybegs but a return to his local Gaelic football club is unlikely to be on the cards for now.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 4:36 PMColeman training with Killybegs - but no GAA return for now
Former Everton defender Seamus Coleman has been training with Killybegs but a return to his local Gaelic football club is unlikely to be on the cards for now.
- BBC SportAug 9, 2026, 4:36 PMColeman training with Killybegs - but no GAA return for now
Former Everton defender Seamus Coleman has been training with Killybegs but a return to his local Gaelic football club is unlikely to be on the cards for now.
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