Frank Flannery returns to Oulart-the-Ballagh

Frank Flannery has performed a dramatic U-turn and agreed to return as joint-manager of Wexford senior hurling champions Oulart-the-Ballagh for a third successive year.

Cork native Flannery confirmed in December he had stepped down from the role after winning successive county crowns in his two seasons at the helm – along with a breakthrough Leinster title in 2015.

But it’s now emerged that Flannery will be staying alongside fellow joint- manager Martin Dempsey, with Cuala’s Shane O’Brien joining the set-up as coach.