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Published: 12:22 | 22/7/17

Cunningham steps down as Dublin hurling manager


Ger Cunningham has called time on his role as Dublin hurling manager.

Cunningham’s three-year tenure in the role was brought to and end via a statement released by the county board, which stated that the change was being made by mutual consent.

The statement reads: “Following on from recent discussions with the Dublin County Board, I wish to confirm that we have agreed by mutual consent not to extend my role as manager of the Dublin senior hurling team beyond 2017.


“It has been an honour and indeed a privilege to manage the team and as I leave I have nothing but admiration for the squad of players who have represented Dublin with pride and passion. I want to thank them for their commitment both on and off the field.

“I also want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of my backroom teams over the last three years for their time and dedication to Dublin hurling. Their professionalism and counsel throughout our time together has been invaluable.   

“I would like to thank the wider Dublin County Board, in particular Seán Shanley and John Costello, for giving me the opportunity. It’s also important to acknowledge the role of the late Andy Kettle, who was chairman when I was appointed.

“There has been a lot of speculation about different aspects of Dublin hurling over the last few months. For the record every decision that my backroom team and I made was always in the best interests of Dublin senior hurling.

“Furthermore, Dublin hurling supporters should be in no doubt that this group of players have massive desire to represent Dublin and possess huge dedication and commitment to their county.

“As I leave the position I would like to wish my successor the very best for the future.”

The former Cork goalkeper had been in charge of the Dubs since replacing Anthony Daly in the hotseat in 2014.

County Board chairman Seán Shanley also paid tribute to Cunningham, adding that the process to find his replacment will not begin until September.

“Ger has given valuable inter-county experience to many of our young players over the past three years,” said Shanley.

Shanley concluded: “The committee will commence the process of considering suitable candidates to replace Ger and his management team in September.”

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