All-Ireland winning manager Micheál Donoghue takes over as Dublin boss

Former All-Ireland winning manager Micheál Donoghue has been appointed as new Dublin senior hurling manager, the county have confirmed in a statement.

Donoghue, who famously guided his native Galway to a long-awaited All-Ireland title in 2017, has been handed a three-year term, succeeding his county man Mattie Kenny, who stepped down in July.

Two members of his Galway backroom team, Noel Larkin and Francis Forde, will join him in the capital, with former Westmeath boss Shane O'Brien also part of the set-up.

"We're delighted to announce the appointment of Micheál and his backroom team," Dublin county board chairman Mick Seavers said in a statement.

"Micheál brings a wealth of experience to the role.

"We wish him and the panel all the very best and look forward to working with Micheál and his team over the coming years."