Stephen Molumphy steps down as Kerry senior hurling manager

Molumphy’s three years at the helm ended on a winning note with a comfortable 3-13 to 1-10 victory over Meath in the Joe McDonagh Cup at Austin Stack Park in Tralee on Saturday.

STEPPING DOWN: Kerry manager Stephen Molumphy has stepped down. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Stephen Molumphy has stepped down as Kerry senior hurling manager.

Molumphy’s three years at the helm ended on a winning note with a comfortable 3-13 to 1-10 victory over Meath in the Joe McDonagh Cup at Austin Stack Park on Saturday.

And shortly after full time, a statement from Kerry GAA confirmed he had made the decision to leave the role.

"Kerry GAA would like to thank Stephen Molumphy for his amazing commitment and passion for Kerry hurling during his three-year tenure with us.

"Stephen was a breath of fresh air, bringing new knowledge and ideas to the Kerry set-up. Although never getting hands on silverware, the Kerry hurlers under Stephen and his backroom team played fantastic hurling and contested a Joe McDonagh Final in 2022.

"As a board, we want to express our gratitude to Stephen and his team for all that they have achieved in their time. We especially want to wish Stephen all the best in his military career in the future and of course, in all of his endeavours.

"Finally, we wish Stephen, his wife Niamh, and their four children, who were all huge Kerry fans over the last number of years, every happiness."