FITZ CALLS IT QUITS

means Monaghan progress as Group 1 winners to face the winners of this afternoon’s Donegal versus Tyrone tie in Ballybofey.

That semi-final will take place next Sunday in Croke Park while Galway, relegated to second place, must face four-in-a-row chasing Dublin at Headquarters next Saturday.

Fitzmaurice (right) swiftly quit after his Kerry side missed out on the semi-finals for only the third time since 2000.

A statement from Kerry County Board read: “With heavy heart we announce that our manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice has stepped down.

“We cannot thank Eamonn enough for all he has done for Kerry GAA. He is a gentleman to the core and has given everything for the cause.

“We wish Eamonn and his family all the best.”