Kieran Kingston appointment delights Ger Lane

Cork County Board chairman Ger Lane has expressed his delight with the county’s securing of Kieran Kingston as new senior hurling manager.

Kingston’s appointment as Jimmy Barry-Murphy’s successor was announced on Saturday after the sub- committee charged with finding a new manager came to a decision. The Tracton clubman was a selector under Barry-Murphy in 2012 and 13 before taking over as coach for the 2014 season following the departure of Ger Cunningham. Work commitments meant Kingston himself had to step aside after just a year but Lane has welcome his return. “The committee was in place for a few weeks and we’re delighted to have it finalised,” he said.

“We can move now and he can pick his backroom team and get those things in place and get moving for next year.