Davy Fitzgerald has brought an end to his 16-year reign in charge of the LIT senior hurlers.

The current Wexford boss guided the Limerick college to Fitzgibbon Cup titles in 2007 and 2015.

Fitzgerald is set to remain involved with LIT in a new role which will see him 'engaging with students who are experiencing challenges and uncertainties' on their journey through college. He will also act as an LIT ambassador.

The news of the Clare native's decision to step down from the managerial position was confirmed in a statement released on the college's website this evening.

“I have very much enjoyed my time managing the LIT Fitzgibbon team over the last 16 years, and made a lot of friends both in LIT and outside it," said Fitzgerald.

"It was very special and I won’t forget it, but it is time to move on. I would like to thank the president and everyone in the LIT for that and for the opportunity to work in a new capacity there, which I am very much looking forward to."

LIT President, Professor Vincent Cunnane spoke highly of Fitzgerald: "Davy is synonymous with LIT and with achievement." 

“He became a fellow of LIT in 2013 in recognition of his contribution to the institute. It is by no means overstating it to say that he has been instrumental in the development of LIT’s standing both on and off the field of play. 

“As manager of LIT’s hurling team, he brought tremendous success to the college, bringing the us to a position of consistent competitiveness. To record a success rate of over 70% across a 16 year period is a remarkable feat unequalled by any manager in colleges hurling. In fact, during Davy’s tenure, LIT competed in the final weekend of every Fitzgibbon competition except 4.

“Davy has a passion for helping people. This ethic is fundamental in what we do, and we will now be working with Davy to help him contribute to the lives of our students off the field in a structured way. This means engaging with students who are experiencing challenges and uncertainties in a unique partnership with our Student Support Services. 

“This is a real win-win situation which will allow LIT students to benefit in a much broader way than was possible when his focus was on hurling success."

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