Denis Kelly steps down as Tipperary camogie manager

Tipperary manager Denis Kelly during the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Camogie Senior Championship semi-final match between Galway and Tipperary at UPMC Nowlan Park, Kilkenny. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Denis Kelly has stepped down as Tipperary camogie manager after three years in charge. 

Kelly led Tipperary to the Munster title in 2023 and a Division 1 National League title in 2024 - the county's first in 20 years.

Tipperary made it to the All-Ireland semi-final in each of his three years in charge but were unable to make the next step to a final, coming up short to Galway, twice, and Waterford. 

Kelly previously served as coach with Bill Mullaney.

Having made the decision to step away, Kelly thanked the players. 

"I want to thank every player who was part of our panels since 2023. The commitment and dedication the players showed for the blue and gold jersey was exemplary. 

"I want to complement and thank each and every one of my backroom team who gave their utmost to support the players in their quest for glory. I also want to thank the County Board and its officers for all their hard work and support. We had great success as a group, we had valuable learnings along the way but most importantly, we made friendships for life on our journey."

The Tipperary Camogie County Board thanked Kelly for his "outstanding commitment and dedication to Tipperary Camogie".

"Alongside his management team, Denis ensured that every player representing Tipperary was prepared to the very highest standards.

"We thank Denis sincerely for his immense contribution to Tipperary Camogie and extend our very best wishes to him for the future."