The Clare native succeeds Darren Gleeson, who stepped down last month after five years in charge of the Saffrons
Davy Fitzgerald has been ratified as the new Antrim senior hurling manager on a two-year term, with the option of a third year, following Monday night’s meeting of the Antrim Executive in Dunsilly.
Antrim’s appointment of Fitzgerald represents a substantial coup for the county after he was also linked with the managerial vacancies in Dublin and Galway. He also had a spell coaching the Cork Camogie team and his appointment as Antrim boss means the 2025 season will be his 17th as a senior inter-county manager.
“Davy brings a wealth of experience to the role. His vision, drive and determination is a perfect fit with the ambition of our playing panel.
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