Micheál Donoghue, the Dublin senior hurling manager, has confirmed today that he will no longer be managing the team for the upcoming season.
Donoghue, a Galway native, has been in charge of the Dublin hurlers since August 2022 and has managed to make Dublin somewhat competitive in the Leinster Championship.
Donoghue had signed a three-year contract back in 2022 and had been expected to see out the final year of his contract, but that won't be the case now.
Speaking via a statement on the Dublin GAA website, the now-former Dublin boss thanked the staff and panel for their hard work over the last two years. He also wished the county all the best in the coming years.
"I have informed the Dublin County Board that I am stepping down as Dublin Senior Hurling Manager," said Donoghue.
"I would like to thank the panel and backroom team for their tireless work over the past two years.
"I was very fortunate to work with a very talented panel of players, and I look forward to watching their progress over the coming seasons.
STATEMENT: Micheál Donoghue steps down as Dublin Senior Hurling manager
— Dublin GAA (@DubGAAOfficial) August 8, 2024
"I also thank the Dublin County Board officers and staff for their support and help.
"And I also want to acknowledge the support of clubs across the county and supporters during my tenure.
"I wish Dublin every success in the future."
Dublin GAA chairperson Mick Seavers has thanked the Clarinbridge man for his service and believes that Dublin will build on his work with the team.
"On behalf of Dublin GAA, I thank Micheál and all involved for their hard work, commitment, and desire over the past two years," said Dublin GAA chairperson Mick Seavers.
"Micheál has left Dublin Hurling in a very strong position to challenge for national titles over the coming seasons with the introduction of talented young hurlers combined with the more experienced players."
The Dublin GAA also said that a replacement for Donoghue is being lined up, and no further statement will be made until then.
"The process to appoint a new senior hurling manager will now begin, and the Dublin County Board will make no further statement until the process is complete," said the statement's conclusion.
