LIVE: Brian Dowling's next step confirmed as Shefflin lands Kilkenny job
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Less than 24 hours after Henry Shefflin was confirmed as Kilkenny hurling manager, Kildare GAA confirmed that Brian Dowling will remain in charge of The Lilies
Kildare GAA have confirmed that Brian Dowling will remain in charge of the Kildare senior hurling team for 2027.
“We look forward to building on the success achieved over the last few years and we wish Brian and his management team the very best going forward,” a spokesperson for Kildare GAA said.
The news arrives less than 24 hours after Henry Shefflin was confirmed as the new manager of Kilkenny.
Shefflin along with The Lilies’ boss, Tom Mullally, Mark Dowling and Noel Doherty all put their hat in the ring for the role a number of weeks ago and subsequently received club nominations.
The Kildare manager intimated his willingness to stay with The Lilies at the end of the 2026 season and Kildare GAA have now secured Dowling’s services for their second season in Division 1A and the Joe McDonagh Cup after their Leinster Senior Hurling Championship exploits.
Hurling fans in Kildare were keeping a close eye on proceedings in Kilkenny and will be delighted that another season under Dowling is in the offing.