Jason Ryan is the new Kildare senior manager.
The former Wexford boss previously served as a coach under Kieran McGeeney.
It’s expected that his backroom will be appointed in the coming weeks with the Lillywhites Chairman confirming they will all be from Kildare.
McGeeney himself is back in management as well and will work with Armagh manager Paul Grimley.
Meanwhile, Ireland captain Michael Murphy looks set to miss the opening International Rules test against Australia.
The Donegal county board have rejected a request to change the date of this year’s county final between Glenswilly and Killybegs, which is set to take place on Sunday, October 20th, which is the day after the first test.
Murphy is now expected to line-out for Glenswilly and will have to skip the opening match of the series at Kingspan Breffni Park.
