Reports: Candidate for Kilkenny Senior Hurling Manager role withdraws
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All five remaining in the race to be manager come from inside the county
The race to be the new Kilkenny senior hurling manager has taken another twist with Mark Dowling reportedly exiting the race.
Clubs within the county last month sent in their recommendations and as a result, Henry Shefflin, Brian Dowling, Tom Mullally, Mark Dowling and Noel Doherty were nominated as contenders to replace Derek Lyng in the senior hotseat.
However, that five man shortlist is now believed to be down to four with The Sun reporting Dowling has withdrawn.
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The Kilkenny People understands that Eddie Brennan turned down the opportunity for his name to go forward for the role.
Former selector Michael Dempsey and John Hickey (brother to ex-Kilkenny full-back Noel) and ex-Dublin football and hurling boss Pat Gilroy are alongside county board officials PJ Kenny, Jim Fennelly and Seamus Reade on the managerial selection committee.
More to follow...