Declan Bonner became player-manager with Na Rossa at the age of 23, his first managerial appointment.[2] He did so having gone to the United States in 1988 and, having returned late, Donegal manager Tom Conaghan did not include him in the county panel for the following year.[2][3] Bonner led Na Rossa to the 1989 Donegal Intermediate Football Championship, while also playing for them.[2] Bonner's brothers Sean, Michael and Donal were also part of that Na Rossa team, while his brother Aidan — a minor — was a substitute.[2]Brian McEniff took over as Donegal manager again at the end of 1989.[2] McEniff recalled Bonner to the county team.[2] Bonner would not manage Na Rossa again for some time.[2]
Bonner went on to play in McEniff's 1992 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship-winning team, scoring four points in the final. As of 2025, he is in his second spell as manager of the Donegal county football team, taking over at the beginning of the 2018 season, having previously served as manager from 1997 to 2000.[4]
^"McBrearty looking for time off". Hogan Stand. 25 January 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2013. 1992 Donegal All-Ireland winner Declan Bonner coached McHugh in the Na Rossa GAA set-up.
^ abFerry, Ryan (3 October 2019). "Gaels target historic final berth". Donegal News. p. 73. It's 11 years since Na Rossa last contested a county final, but they are hoping to qualify for the Junior 'A' Championship decider this Saturday when they take on Letterkenny Gaels. In 2008, Na Rossa reached the Intermediate final but lost by three points in the final against MacCumhaills.
^"Ardara turn to Damian Devaney for 2021". 25 January 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2021. …Devaney was officially confirmed at the club's AGM, which was held remotely yesterday evening… He managed Na Rossa in 2015…
