Henry Shefflin delighted to take on 'unique opportunity' as Galway hurling manager

Davy Fitzgerald had been heavily linked with the role in recent days and while the former Clare and Wexford manager did speak with Galway officials, the county's selection committee has plumped for Shefflin

Henry Shefflin. Picture: INPHO/Bryan Keane

New Galway senior hurling manager Henry Shefflin is relishing the “unique opportunity” of teaming up with the westerners for what is his first management gig at inter-county level.

Shefflin’s appointment out west came as a complete shock to the hurling community Wednesday night, his name having not been linked to the Galway post during the seven weeks it lay vacant following Shane O’Neill’s departure at the beginning of September.