 After a spell as player-manager with Seir Kieran, Dooley worked as manager with Tullamore, Toomevara and Offaly.He managed the Irish Senior International Shinty team for three years against Scotland and has managed the Linster Senior Hurling team for the period 2012 to 2014.Born in Clareen, County Offaly, Dooley was the eldest of a family of five boys and four girl and was born into a family that was steeped in hurling history.