O'Dwyer snubbed for Rules role

Mick O'Dwyer has once again been snubbed for the role of Ireland International Rules team manager, which is expected to be announced at a press conference in Croke Park next week.

The 73-year old Kerry native has made no secret of his eagerness to take on the role in the past.

However it has been revealed this morning that O'Dwyer has not been contacted by GAA President Christy Cooney - the man charged with selecting Sean Boylan's successor.

"It's something I've always said would have interested me if they contacted me," O'Dwyer said.

"But I haven't heard a thing. I'm not that surprised. They don't like me very much for some reason up in Croke Park and that seems to be about the size of it."

Speaking to Metro Herald, the current Wicklow manager believes that he will now never get an opportunity to manage his country.

"It's more than likely I won't ever get the chance now to manage Ireland." he lamented.

Derry All-Ireland winner and former International Rules captain Anthony Tohill is the favourite to land the role, when it is announced next Wednesday.

O'Dwyer guided Kerry to eight All-Ireland titles and also brought Leinster provincial Senior successes to Kildare and Laois.

He also brought Wicklow through their most successful Championship campaign ever last year when they played six games.