'Lots of ups and downs' - Davy Mulcahy breaks silence as he swaps Tullaroan for Kilkenny role
Davy Mulcahy has left Tullaroan as senior hurling manager after a 'gigantic' first year in charge, swapping codes to join Henry Shefflin's Kilkenny senior hurling management team for 2027
Davy Mulcahy has issued a message to fans amid his departure as Tullaroan senior hurling manager after just one season in charge.
Mulcahy guided the Kilkenny club through a remarkable campaign that saw them reach the St Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling Final.
However, the local man didn’t get a fairytale ending, as Shamrocks Ballyhale overwhelmed Tullaroan to secure their 22nd title.
The ex-League of Ireland soccer player made over 400 career appearances in the division and is highly regarded in coaching circles for his ‘man manager’ approach,
In July it was confirmed Mulcahy would join Henry Shefflin’s Kilkenny senior hurling management team for 2027.
“Swapping codes, as they say in sport. First year in senior club hurling and what a great year it was. Lots of ups and downs, and the time and effort to manage at club level is giganticm” Mulcahy posted to Facebook.
“But we love it, and that’s why we love sport!
“I want to thank everyone in Tullaroan Hurling Club and the supporters for the way you embraced us and supported everything new we brought this year,” he added.
“Wishing everyone involved next year a bright and successful season, and we will be keeping a close eye on performances and results.
“Up the Sash.”
In August, Mulcahy gave his first GAA media interview to the Kilkenny People.
“They’re just incredible people, they live for hurling and farming and that’s it like,” he said.
“They (Tullaroan) took a massive gamble coming to someone like me but obviously they’ve seen and they know I’m a man manager,” he commented.
“Anyone coming from the city always admires Tullaroan. There’s something just different out there.
“They talk about magic fairies up in the mountains and all that kind of stuff but there is something different about Tullaroan. It’s a tiny, little village but they keep producing these top class hurlers all the time, and it’s the same with Ballyhale, but you go out there immediately and you feel part of it. You feel like a Tullaroan man,” Mulcahy explained.
“The whole idea when Tullaroan came looking for me was they wanted something different,” he continued.
“I always remember when I was a player, the best managers I had were player managers and I made sure I followed that rule and stuck with it. I think all the boys believe now in what I say to them.
“You have to know what they (the players) are doing outside the training ground,” the Tullaroan boss noted, stating, “once you know who the players are and what levels they’re at, that’s easy work with that.”