Leahy takes Mullinahone reins from Kennedy

Former Tipperary star John Leahy has been appointed as Mullinahone’s minor manager after last season’s county title-winning boss Johnny Kennedy suddenly withdrew his candidacy.

Kennedy had been expected to be voted in for another season after a triumphant 2011 when the club won the first minor ‘A’ title in their history and also added a first divisional minor ‘A’ crown since the success of 1996.

However, Kennedy found himself opposed by Leahy, who had previously served under Kennedy last year, at last Friday’s adjourned club AGM.