The leading contenders to take over from Shane O'Neill as Galway hurling manager

Galway manager Shane O'Neill with Brian Concannon of Galway after their All-Ireland SHC qualfier defeat to Waterford at Semple Stadium in Thurles. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Galway GAA will hope to avoid a repeat of what happened in Tipperary as they begin the search for Shane O’Neill’s successor.

Dublin manager and Duniry man Mattie Kenny is a leading candidate for the vacancy but, like Liam Cahill, remains in charge of another county. Tipperary offered native Cahill the senior hurling manager’s position, but he chose to stick with Waterford for another season.