Roscommon appoint new senior hurling manager

Kevin Sammon has been ratified as the new Roscommon GAA senior hurling manager for a two-year term with the option of an extension following a review.

Kevin, who hails from Bodyke in Co. Clare and now lives in Ennis, has broad coaching experience, having managed both Broadford and O’Callaghan Mills. He led O’Callaghan Mills to their first ever Junior ‘A’ title.

Sammon said: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to fill the role of Roscommon senior hurling manager for the 2023/24 season. My backroom team consists of Steve Cusack (Newmarket on Fergus), Tommy Moloney (Limerick) and Kevin McNamara (Kilmaley). I will finalise my management team in the coming days.

"I am really looking forward to working with the players, management team, clubs and County Board for the coming season."

Sammon will have the opportunity to look at possible options for his panel in this Sunday’s Roscommon senior hurling final Four Roads and Athleague (throw-in 2pm in Athleague).

Roscommon GAA Hurling Committee chairperson Christy McDermott said: “I am delighted with the appointment of Kevin and Roscommon GAA look forward to working with him and his backroom team and I hope this management team and the players can move Roscommon hurling on to great things.”

The Roscommon hurling committee has thanked all the candidates who applied for the position and the interview panel for all their hard work.