GAA: The search for a new Derry senior hurling manager continues

Derry are still on the search for a successor to Collie McGurk as senior hurling manager.

McGurk stood down, in early October, after two seasons in charge, which saw Derry win the Nicky Rackard Cup and an Ulster U21 championship.

Clubs were asked for nominations but it is understood that no names have been forwarded.

A Derry GAA spokesperson told the County Derry Post, earlier this week, that the ‘process is still ongoing’ to a find a new manager.

Like last season Derry are at home to Down in the first game of NHL 2B, at the end of January.  The other teams in the group are Donegal, Wicklow, Kildare and Warwickshire.

Down, Donegal and Wicklow will make up Derry’s Christy Ring Cup group.  The Oakleafers lost in the semi-final this year to eventual winners Kildare.

Kevin Kelly, Ryan O’Neill and Martin Birt are set to remain in charge of the minor hurling team, following their Celtic Challenge success this season.