Davy Fitzgerald confirmed as new Antrim hurling manager

Davy Fitzgerald has been confirmed as the new manager of the new manager of the Antrim senior hurling team.

The former All-Ireland winner takes over after leaving Waterford following a dissapointing season which saw them exit the championship in the round-robin stage.

He succeeds Tipperary’s Darren Gleeson, who served as manager for five seasons, leading Antrim back to the Liam MacCarthy Cup.

Antrim county board chairperson Séamus McMullan said “we're delighted to announce the appointment of Davy Fitzgerald."

"Davy brings a wealth of experience to the role. His vision, drive and determination is a perfect fit with the ambition of our playing panel. We are confident, too, that Davy will bring the very best out of the emerging hurling talent that is present within our County.

"We are committed to further developing our underage structures in Antrim and welcome Davy’s interest in contributing to that – that is an exciting prospect for our young hurlers and their clubs. On behalf of the clubs of Antrim, we wish Davy the very best and look forward to working with him and his team."

Fitzgerald won the All-Ireland with his native Clare in 2013, and guided Wexford to the Leinster championship in 2019.