Dunne gets nod to take over as new Wexford hurling boss

LIAM DUNNE has taken over as Wexford senior hurling manager. Dunne’s appointment was ratified at a special County Board meeting last night when delegates met following a Club Forum.

Having guided Oulart-the-Ballagh to a third successive county title, and seeing off Kilkenny champions James Stephens in the provincial club quarter-final last Sunday, Dunne was always a front-runner for the post.

Dunne replaces Colm Bonnar who resigned following Wexford’s Qualifier exit to Limerick last July.

On Sunday next he will be leading Oulart-the-Ballagh in their provincial club semi-final clash with Laois champions, Clough-Ballacolla.

Dunne was centre-back on the last All-Ireland winning Wexford side back in 1996. His backroom team will be announced later.

Jason Ryan was ratified as senior football manager for a fifth successive term, while Kevin Kehoe, who guided the Model county to a first Leinster U21 football title this year, has also been returned for a second terms.

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