'The time is now right': Micheál Donoghue steps down as Galway manager

Despite having only agreed a new two-year extension in April, Micheál Donoghue last night confirmed his departure as Galway senior hurling manager.

'The time is now right': Micheál Donoghue steps down as Galway manager
Wed, 21 Aug, 2019 - 07:30
John Fogarty

Despite having only agreed a new two-year extension in April, Micheál Donoghue last night confirmed his departure as Galway senior hurling manager.

After leading the county to an All-Ireland SHC title in 2017, their first in 29 years, the Clarinbridge man took the decision to step down after four seasons in charge.

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