Colm Bonnar appointed new Tipperary senior hurling manager for three-year term

Bonnar, a former Wexford and Carlow manager, emerged as the leading candidate in recent days

Colm Bonnar. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Former Carlow and Wexford manager Colm Bonnar has been recommended to succeed Liam Sheedy as Tipperary senior hurling manager.

Cashel King Cormacs clubman Bonnar, a two-time All-Ireland winner with the Premier County, stepped down as Carlow boss in November of last year and is currently coaching Kilkenny club Dicksboro with former Waterford manager Páraic Fanning.