Shane Ronayne pulls out of the running to replace Eamonn Ryan

The top contender to replace Eamonn Ryan as Cork ladies senior football team manager has sensationally pulled out of the race.

Shane Ronayne says he has “become somewhat disillusioned with the protracted and long drawn-out process” to find Ryan’s successor.

Ronayne worked alongside Ryan for the last two years and also guided Mourneabbey to an All-Ireland senior club final appearance before Christmas.