McManus joins Fitzgerald's backroom team

Cushendall's Neil McManus leads his team out. ©INPHO/Bryan Keane.

Neil McManus will be part of the new Antrim hurling management.

The veteran Cushendall sharpshooter, who retired from inter-county duty after 17 years last year, has been recruited by new manager Davy Fitzgerald as a sports performance coach.

The Clare man's backroom team also includes ex-Kerry coach Pat Bennett, former Antrim hurler and McManus' Cushendall club-mate Arron Graffin and former Antrim U20 manager Paudie Shivers.

Antrim Senior Hurling Manager Davy Fitzgerald, has this evening announced his backroom coaching team.

Coach/Team Selection – Pat Bennett, Arron Graffin, Paudie Shivers

Sports Performance Coach – Neil McManus

Best of luck for the season ahead #Saffrons2025 🟡⚪️ pic.twitter.com/EkbMVgzLdz

— Antrim GAA (@AontroimGAA) August 28, 2024