Conor O’Brien calls it a day with Tipperary
The Éire Óg Annacarty defender made his Tipp debut against Cork in the 2008 Munster SHC semi-final and was the first sub introduced during the 2010 All-Ireland final win. He was an unused substitute this summer and after 22 appearances in the blue and gold, he’s content to allow the curtain fall.
“I will greatly miss being involved with the Tipperary senior hurling panel as all involved among the players, management and backroom team are very special people,” he said.
Meanwhile, Galway native Frank Burke has confirmed his candidacy for GAA president. Burke served as Connacht Council president between 2012-15.
Aogán Ó Fearghaíl’s successor will be appointed at next February’s Congress.
Elsewhere Waterford senior hurling manager Derek McGrath is on the hunt for another selector, with Déise sources last night confirming the departure of senior selector Fintan O’Connor, writes Michael Moynihan.
O’Connor came to prominence within the county after success with Blackwater College and Waterford IT before hooking up with club sides Fourmilewater and Cappoquin, and was linked to the vacant Laois senior manager’s job.
He came on board with McGrath and fellow selector Dan Shanahan last year following the departure of Tipperary native Willie Maher back to manage the Premier U21s.
