Faithfuls turn to county hero Whelahan

Offaly hurling legend Brian Whelahan is set to become the county’s senior hurling manager.

Thu, 24 Oct, 2013 - 01:00

Whelahan, who won All-Ireland titles with Offaly in 1994 and 1998, will succeed Ollie Baker, who stepped down in August after two years in charge of the Faithfuls.

The Birr club man is being recommended by a selection committee fronted by Offaly County Board chairman, Padraig Boland.

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Courts Gaa Hurling Place: Kilkenny Person: Whelahan Person: Brian Whelahan Person: Ollie Baker Person: Padraig Boland Event: Leinster championship Organisation: Offaly Organisation: Birr Organisation: Offaly County Board

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