Big name to enter Kilkenny minor management team in 2027
The Kilkenny minor management team was confirmed following a County Board Meeting on Monday evening
Gordon Byrne (Erin’s Own) has been ratified as the Kilkenny minor hurling manager for a second season.
Adding further strength to the management team, nine-time All-Ireland winner Tommy Walsh (Tullaroan) who has come on board as a selector under Byrne.
Also ratified as part of his Management team were; Liam Lacey, St Patrick’s – Coach/Selector, Stephen Morgan, James Stephens – Coach/Selector, Billy Quinn, Mooncoin – Coach/Selector, Brian Doheny, John Lockes – Goalkeeping Coach/Selector and JJ Grace, St Lachtain’s –Strength & Conditioning/High Performance Coach/Selector.
The young Cats were narrowly edged out by Galway in the Leinster Final last month before losing heavily to Cork in the All-Ireland Quarter-Final two weeks later.
“Kilkenny County Board wishes Gordon and his team the very best of luck for the 2027 season,” a County Board spokesperson said in a statement.