Kilmacud Crokes have appointed former Clare All-Ireland winner Ollie Baker as their new senior hurling manager for next season.

Baker, who starred at midfield and won two All-Ireland medals in 1995 and 1997 with the Banner County, stood down as Offaly hurling manager in late August after two years at the helm.

He also previously served as a selector with Clare, Westmeath and Antrim.

Kilmacud Crokes will be bidding to regain the Dublin SHC crown in 2014.