Ronan Curran confirms departure from Cork hurling management team

Curran has explained his decision to leave Ben O'Connor's backroom team, insisting he and his former Cork teammate remain "great friends"

Ronan Curran: "Despite all the rumours, me and Ben [O'Connor] are great friends, and nothing will change that." Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Ronan Curran has confirmed that he will not be part of Ben O'Connor's Cork senior hurling management team next season. The St Finbarr's man is stepping away after a year in the role. Curran also worked with O'Connor at U20 level. 

"Ya look, I won’t be involved in the setup next year," said Curran.