Liam Sheedy steps down as Tipperary manager

'When I returned towards the end of 2018 as Tipperary manager, it was with the primary objective of winning another All-Ireland'

DOUBLE WINNER: Liam Sheedy, who guided Tipp to a pair of All-Irelands, has announced his retirement as manager of the Premier hurlers.

Liam Sheedy has stepped down as  manager of the Tipperary hurlers. The Portroe man confirmed his retirement in a statement Monday, judging it to be the right time to step away from the Premier.

"When I returned towards the end of 2018 as Tipperary manager, it was with the primary objective of Tipperary winning another All-Ireland SH championship. We did so in 2019 and having completed three years, I have decided that now is the right time for me to step away.