Brian McEniff has been persuaded to stay on in the role

Brian McEniff has reversed his decision to quit the Donegal football job.

McEniff, who is Donegal county chairman, had announced that he was stepping down after the county's All-Ireland Semi-Final defeat by Armagh.

However, within a short period there was speculation that McEniff might be persuaded to stay on in the role.

Initially, McEniff played down those rumours but it's clear that he has now been convinced by fellow county officials to make an about-turn.

McEniff told Monday evening's county committee meeting that he will step down as county chairman at this year's annual convention in December.

The Bundoran hotelier, who unseated controversial previous chairman Danny Harkin at last year's Donegal convention, said he didn't think it would be possibly to combine the two roles next season.

1992 All-Ireland winner skipper Anthony Molloy had been mentioned as a possible successor to McEniff while Michael Oliver McIntyre, a selector from this year, had also been advocated for the managerial position.

However, Donegal GAA PRO Charlie Cannon told the BBC that "other people mentioned in connection with the role were not in a position to offer the necessary commitment".

Meanwhile, Derry boss Mickey Moran is thought to be considering an offer to take up a full time coaching job with the Ulster Council.

Mickey Moran is thought to have been offered an Ulster Council job

If he accepts the provincial job, he will have to give up his role with Derry.

The Irish News has reported that the Maghera man has been offered the job of Football Development Officer with the provincial body.

Moran refused to confirm or deny the speculation.

Part of the remit of the job will involve coaching sessions with senior squads throughout Ulster.

If Moran does decide to take the provincial role, he will also have to give his teaching job in Limavady.

Moran has just completed the first year of his third stint as Derry senior boss.

He was also part of Colm O'Rourke's backroom team when the Meath man was in charge of the Irish International Rules side.

The Ulster Council has been searching for a Football Development Officer and a Games Development Manager since the summer.