New boss takes dual role in revised Cork management model

All-Ireland winning Cork football manager Conor Counihan has welcomed the appointment of Ronan McCarthy, saying he hopes the Douglas man “gets the time he needs in the new job”.

McCarthy’s appointment was announced yesterday and Counihan, who brought McCarthy in as a Cork senior selector in 2013, said: “Ronan has a good track record with his own club, Douglas, and with Carbery Rangers in last year’s senior championship in Cork.

“We worked together with Cork back in 2013 and he was very impressive, very professional, and dedicated. He was very good to work with.