The Donegal County board has confirmed that Rory Gallagher will remain as senior football manager for the next three years at least.

Gallagher has been at the Donegal helm since October 2014 and the extension was granted to the former Fermanagh and Cavan player at tonight's County Board meeting.

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Donegal were beaten in this year's Ulster final by Tyrone before losing to Dublin in the Championship quarter-finals.

The former St Gall's clubman's appointment is for an initial three years with a review for a fourth year.