Lohan confirmed for Banner hot seat as board hits back at online critics

Brian Lohan has been appointed Clare hurling manager, his ratification arriving at the outset of a county board meeting dominated by the social media abuse directed at members of the executive.

Former full-back Lohan has been given a two-year term, with the option of a third, and has named Ken Ralph, a two-time county medal winner with Clarecastle, and former Limerick hurler James Moran as his selectors. No coach or head of strength and conditioning has yet been confirmed. The selection committee confirmed Lohan was the sole candidate interviewed for the post following Louis Mulqueen’s 11th hour withdrawal from the race last week.