Henry Shefflin has been appointed as the new Kilkenny senior hurling manager.

The 10-time All-Ireland SHC winner was ratified as Derek Lyng's successor at last night's online county board meeting. The standout candidate for the role, Shefflin served as U20 manager this season. He previously managed Galway for three seasons after guiding his beloved Ballyhale Shamrocks to back-to-back All-Ireland club SHC titles in 2019 and '20.

Shefflin takes over the Cats after they failed to qualify for the All-Ireland SHC series for the first time in 30 years.

"On behalf of Kilkenny GAA, I am delighted to welcome Henry Shefflin as our Senior Hurling Manager," Kilkenny GAA chairperson PJ Kenny said.

"Henry has an outstanding record of achievement and leadership, and we are confident he will bring tremendous experience, ambition and professionalism to the role.

"I would also like to acknowledge and thank every candidate who put themselves forward. The calibre of applicants reflected the esteem in which Kilkenny hurling is held, and we were struck throughout the process by the commitment each candidate demonstrated to serving Kilkenny GAA.

"We wish Henry every success as he takes up this important role."

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