Brian Whelahan quits Offaly as Davy Fitzgerald sticks with Clare

Brian Whelahan has stepped down as Offaly senior hurling manager after two seasons in charge, the board’s executive informed club delegates in Tullamore last night.

Offaly’s championship this year comprised two defeats, losing to Laois in a Leinster quarter-final followed by a 20-point qualifier exit at the hands of Clare.

Offaly must qualify to play in next year’s Leinster championship proper having lost to Laois.