Managing Kilkenny 'an opportunity I couldn’t refuse' admits, camogie boss Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere

A county councillor, the former intercounty man takes over from Brian Dowling.

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY: Manager Peter Chap Cleer couldn't pass up the opportunity to manager Kilkenny. Pic: ©INPHO/Cathal McOscar

Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere admitted he couldn’t turn down the opportunity to manage the Kilkenny senior camogie team after fellow county man Brian Dowling stepped away last year.

Cleere, an All-Ireland senior hurling winner with the Cats in 2006 and 2007 and now a Kilkenny county councillor, took over the reins last October and will get his first taste of competitive action in UPMC Nowlan Park this afternoon (Saturday) against great rivals and All-Ireland champions Cork.