Limerick legend Joe Quaid throws hat into Offaly ring

Limerick hurling legend Joe Quaid has confirmed his interest in managing Offaly, though former boss Joe Dooley has emerged as a surprise contender to return to the role.

Quaid and Christy Ring Cup winning Kerry boss Eamonn Kelly remain the lead candidates for the midlands vacancy though suggestions of Dooley’s interest in the role he previously held from 2008 to 2011 may pique the interest of officials.

It remains to be seen how the committee appointed to find a new Offaly manager, headed by Tipperary’s All-Ireland winning manager Liam Sheedy, feel about pursuing a former boss. Three-time All-Ireland winner Dooley had a chequered spell in charge of his native county though bowed out with a creditable one-point All-Ireland qualifier defeat to Cork in 2011.