Mattie Kenny has left his role as Dublin senior hurling manager.
The Dublin boss has informed the panel that he will not be back with them in 2023.
The Galway native has been in charge of the capital's hurlers for four season now having risen to acclaim thanks to his success leading Cuala to successive All-Ireland titles.
While they reached the Leinster final last year, this season proved to be underwhelming as despite a strong start, they failed to progress to the All-Ireland series after a meek showing against Galway in a do-or-die fixture.
Kenny confirmed his departure to the squad via their WhatsApp group though it is believed that the Galway native was keen to continue for another season, with the county board feeling it was time to move on.
Despite Dublin having failed to kick on since winning League and Leinster titles under Anthony Daly in 2011 and ‘13 respectively, the post will still be an attractive one to various prospective candidates, with the likes Eddie Brennan, Derek McGrath, Davy Fitzgerald as well as Joe Fortune and Shane O’Brien, current and former Westmeath managers respectively, on the list of likely contenders.
In a statement, Kenny said :“I have informed the Dublin County Board that I will not be seeking another term as senior hurling manager.
“Managing the Dublin senior hurling team for the last four years has been a great privilege and honour for me.
“We worked tirelessly in the effort to bring success to the county and our passionate band of Dublin supporters.
“I would like to express my sincerest gratitude and thank the Dublin County Board, the management committee and great staff and stewards in Parnell Park for their unwavering support for me and my management team and players during our tenure.
“I want to acknowledge and thank every member of my management team and backroom team for the massive contribution and commitment you have given to the preparation of the team during this period.
“I would like to thank our loyal supporters and “The Friends of Dublin Hurling” for your massive support for the team, both in Parnell Park and at our away games all around the country.
“Finally, a special thank you to a fantastic group of players. The respect and togetherness within our group made it a joy to work with you every day during my term as manager, and while we didn’t achieve the targets we set out for ourselves, I fully believe the success you deserve will arrive in the coming seasons.
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