Derek McGrath appointed new Wexford manager

Derek McGrath will step into the role of new Wexford manager vacated by Keith Rossiter a month ago. Pic: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Derek McGrath is the new Wexford senior hurling manager.

The former Waterford boss, who is currently in charge of Limerick club Doon having led them to a senior county title last season, takes over from Keith Rossiter.

The De La Salle man has been given a three-year term and will finalise his management team in the coming weeks.

McGrath had been coaching Wexford town’s Faythe Harriers, the club of Lee Chin, in recent years.

Wexford chairman John Kenny said: ‘On behalf of Wexford GAA, I am delighted to welcome Derek McGrath as our new Senior Hurling manager.

“Derek has consistently demonstrated throughout his career that he is an outstanding coach and leader, with an exceptional knowledge of the game and a proven ability to develop players and teams. “We are excited to begin this new chapter under his leadership and I know that everyone involved in Wexford GAA will offer Derek and his management team their full support in the years ahead.” Kenny also paid tribute to Rossiter who stepped down last month.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to again acknowledge the contribution made by Keith Rossiter during his time in the role. Keith has always served Wexford hurling with immense dedication and passion, as both player and manager, and I am hugely grateful to him for this.

‘We now look to the future. The appointment of a senior inter-county manager is one of the most important decisions any county can make, and we are confident that Derek is the right person to lead Wexford hurling into its next chapter. We look forward to working closely with him as we continue to develop our players and strive for success on the field.”