Queally heads Déise shortlist

Peter Queally has emerged as favourite to become Waterford’s new senior hurling team manager. And Queally’s claims could be enhanced if Passage claim victory in next Sunday’s county final against eastern rivals Ballygunner.

Passage, with Noel Connors and Eoin Kelly in their ranks, have not contested a county final since 1977. But with 2002 Munster SHC medallist Queally — who managed the county’s U21s this year — in charge, Passage beat Mount Sion to reach the Walsh Park decider.

It is understood Queally’s main rival for the county post, Derek McGrath from De La Salle, was interviewed this week by the sub-committee seeking Michael Ryan’s successor.