• Headlines
  • Listen Live
  • About
  • Advertise
Scoreline.ie
  • GAA
  • Camogie
  • Soccer
  • Rugby
  • Podcasts
  • Other Sports
No Result
View All Result
KCLR
Scoreline.ie
No Result
View All Result
Scoreline.ie
No Result
View All Result
ADVERTISEMENT

Michael Fennelly set to depart Offaly hurlers after three seasons as manager

After three seasons in charge, Michael Fennelly's time as Offaly senior hurling manager has come to an end.

Ken McGuire by Ken McGuire
Tuesday 26 July, 2022
in Hurling
Reading Time: 2 mins read

Michael Fennelly. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Michael Fennelly’s time with the Offaly senior hurlers has come to an end, with the Offaly county board opting not to extend his term in charge.

Appointed as manager in 2019, the Shamrocks Ballyhale clubman led the Faithful County to promotion in Division 2A of the Allianz National Hurling League in 2021 before claiming the Christy Ring Cup and in the process returning Offaly to the Joe McDonagh Cup this summer.

The 2022 National Hurling League proved tough with the county failing to register a win against Wexford, Cork, Galway, Limerick or Clare while they narrowly missed out on the Joe McDonagh Cup, falling to Carlow in the final group game to send Kerry and Antrim through to the decider.

Results in the league saw Offaly relegated back to Division 2 for the 2023 season.

“I’ve three years basically done at this stage and that’s what was agreed at the very start”, Fennelly told Midlands 103 earlier this week.

“There could be a case of appetite for a new manager in Offaly maybe. Maybe I brought them as far as I can go under my management.”

Last November he announced the addition of former Galway intercounty player Tony Óg Regan, Coolderry’s Barry Teehan and strength and conditioning coach Brendan Egan to his backroom team.

Much like Kilkenny, Dublin and Waterford, Offaly will now be on the search for a new manager for the 2023 season.

Statement from Offaly GAA

Offaly GAA thank Michael Fennelly for his 3 year tenure as our Senior Hurling Manager. pic.twitter.com/V2PhlR3q19

— Official Offaly GAA (@Offaly_GAA) July 26, 2022

A statement issued by Offaly GAA on Tuesday afternoon reads

“Offaly GAA wish to sincerely thank Michael Fennelly for his dedication and commitment as manager of the Offaly senior hurling team for the past three years. Together with all the members of his management and backroom team, Micahel always carried out his duties in a professional and courteous manner. Offaly GAA will this week begin the process of appointing a new senior hurling manager for 2023.”

“County Board Chairman Michael Duignan said that Michael Fennelly instilled into the Offaly set-up the high standards which he displayed as one of Kilkenny’s greatest ever hurlers. He said Michael did his very best to improve the fortunes of Offaly hurling during a three year period which had many interruptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic and wished him and his family all the best for the future.”

Latest podcast from Scoreline.ie

Follow for free on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Latest Updates

Carlow v Kildare at Netwatch Cullen Park. Photo: Pat Ahern/Carlow GAA
Hurling

“A difficult day for Carlow hurling”: Terence Kelly on defeat to Kildare in Allianz Hurling League

by Ken McGuire
7th February 2023
0

Carlow fell to a 0-25 to 0-11 defeat to Kildare on Saturday with a number of key players not involved...

Read more

Scoreline Morning Report: Kilkenny with work to do, City in trouble?

Scoreline Extra #112: Kilkenny and Carlow GAA post-match, Andy Comerford, New Oak Boys and more

Big Game Live: Waterford vs Carlow, Allianz National Football League Division 4 Round 2

Carlow continue unbeaten start to league campaign with convincing victory over Waterford

Latest Podcasts

Caman Caint

Camán Caint S04E01: Ashbourne Cup weekend, Camogie Media Awards, abuse of officials

7th February 2023
Full Time

Full Time #70: Elena Byne (Kilkenny LGFA) and recapping Kilkenny & Carlow inter-county action at the weekend

7th February 2023
Full Time

Full Time #69: Thyestes recap, ladies rugby in Kilkenny, Carlow v Wicklow and more

31st January 2023
Hurling

Scoreline Extra #111: Carlow postmatch, Kilkenny legends Paul Murphy & Anne Dalton, Irish international Ellen Molloy & lots more

29th January 2023
Scoreline.ie

Scoreline is KCLR's sports brand, bringing you the latest sporting news from Kilkenny, Carlow and around the country.

Listen live on-air and online weekends from 2pm.

Follow us on social media:

Show Times

  • Monday 6.10pm
  • Friday 6.10pm
  • Weekends 2-6pm

Podcasts

  • Podcasts Home
  • Camán Caint
  • The Football Manager Football Show
  • The Clash Act
  • All Things MMA

Contact Scoreline.ie

KCLR Sport
Leggettsrath Business Park
Carlow Road
Kilkenny R95 YTD5

E: [email protected]
T: 1800 909696

© 2023 KCLR · All rights reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • GAA
  • Camogie
  • Soccer
  • Rugby
  • Podcasts
  • Other Sports

© 2023 KCLR · All rights reserved