Fanning is Waterford's new hurling manager

Pauric Fanning (far left) in his role as a Waterford selector in 2011 with Stephen Molumphy and Eoin Kelly ©INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan

Pauric Fanning has been confirmed as the new Waterford hurling manager.

A former selector with the Deise, Fanning has been part of Davy Fitzgerald's backroom team in Wexford for the past two seasons.

Fanning suceeds Derek McGrath in the role.

Also tonight, Benji Whelan was named as the Waterford football manager.

Congratulations to Pauric Fanning who has been appointed as Waterford Senior Hurling Manager for 2019!
Also to Benji Whelan who has been elected as Waterford Senior Football Manager for 2019!

— Waterford GAA (@WaterfordGAA) September 17, 2018