In 2010 and 2011, McEniff assisted Louth manager Peter Fitzpatrick in an advisory capacity, during which time Louth reached the 2010 Leinster Senior Football Championship Final. In November that year, it was widely reported that he would become one of Fitzpatrick's selectors for the following season, with both Highland Radio and "Hogan Stand" claiming he would replace the departing Martin McQuillan. McEniff later denied this, though Louth County Board Chairman Padraic O'Connor said McEniff would be a "great capture" and would not be paid.