Galway GAA issue statement as Kilkenny native Henry Shefflin makes major decision on his future

Galway GAA Chairperson, Paul Bellew has released a statement on behalf of the County Board after multiple All-Ireland winner with Kilkenny, Henry Shefflin announced his departure as the county's senior hurling manager.

The Shamrocks Ballyhale clubman spent three years with the Tribesman, reaching two Leinster Finals and two All-Ireland Semi-Finals in that period.

However, 2024 was a season to forget for Shefflin's side who failed to progress from the Leinster championship.

Shortly after the news broke this afternoon (Wednesday), Mr Bellew released a statement on the matter.

"On behalf of Galway GAA, I want to place on record our sincere thanks to Henry for the leadership, energy and commitment he has given Galway hurling over the past three seasons," he said.

"Henry has driven the highest standards possible during his tenure and left a lasting positive impact on our playing group and on Galway hurling. His mentality and will to win remains unmatched and the group will reap the benefits of this," the Galway Chairperson added.

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"Henry has been outstanding to deal with over the last three years and this is reflected in the esteem he is held in by our players, supporters and all involved in Galway GAA. We also want to thank and acknowledge the massive contribution of Richie O’Neill, Damien Joyce, Kevin Lally and Eamon O’Shea and the wider background team for their efforts during Henry’s term," Mr Bellew concluded.

A process to appoint the next Galway senior hurling manager will be put in place shortly and further communication will be issued then.

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