An All-Ireland winning manager and player with his native Clare, the 53-year-old takes over from Darren Gleeson, who stepped down as manager of the Saffrons last month
Davy Fitzgerald has been ratified as the new Antrim senior hurling manager on a two-year term following Monday night’s meeting of the Antrim Executive in Dunsilly.
Read next: Charlie Smyth's dream NFL debut as former Down GAA goalkeeper makes telling impact for New Orleans Saints 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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