KILKENNY BOSS DEREK Lyng has been appointed for a two-year term with Eddie Brennan and Niall Corcoran the new additions to their coaching team.
The Kilkenny county board last night announced that Lyng would remain in charge for a further two years.
Former Kilkenny attacking star Brennan is a significant new face in the management team. He previously managed the Laois senior and Kilkenny U21 teams, while at club level he has worked with Cuala in Dublin and Moycarkey-Borris in Tipperary.
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As a player he enjoyed huge success in Kilkenny colours as he won eight All-Ireland senior hurling medals and his individual performances were recognised with four All-Star awards in 2003, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Laois selector Niall Corcoran and manager Eddie Brennan celebrate after the 2019 Joe McDonagh Cup final. Gary Carr / INPHO
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Corcoran worked as a coach during Brennan’s time in charge of Laois, while also having spells with the Wexford hurlers and again with Laois when Tommy Fitzgerald was at the helm. The Galway native won a Leinster senior hurling medal with Dublin in 2013.
Michael Rice and Peter O’Donovan remain part of the Kilkenny setup for the 2026 season.
Kilkenny have won the last three Leinster senior hurling titles but their All-Ireland ambitions were denied by Limerick in the 2023 final, by Clare in the 2024 semi-final, and by Tipperary in the 2025 semi-final.
The Kilkenny board statement reads:
“Following a meeting of the Kilkenny County Board this evening, Derek Lyng has been ratified as the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Manager on a two-year term. He will be joined by Selectors and Coaches Michael Rice, Peter O’Donovan, Eddie Brennan and Niall Corcoran.
“Kilkenny County Board wishes Derek and his team the very best of luck for the seasons ahead.”
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Kilkenny appoint Lyng for new two-year term as Brennan and Corcoran join coaching team
KILKENNY BOSS DEREK Lyng has been appointed for a two-year term with Eddie Brennan and Niall Corcoran the new additions to their coaching team.
The Kilkenny county board last night announced that Lyng would remain in charge for a further two years.
Former Kilkenny attacking star Brennan is a significant new face in the management team. He previously managed the Laois senior and Kilkenny U21 teams, while at club level he has worked with Cuala in Dublin and Moycarkey-Borris in Tipperary.
As a player he enjoyed huge success in Kilkenny colours as he won eight All-Ireland senior hurling medals and his individual performances were recognised with four All-Star awards in 2003, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Corcoran worked as a coach during Brennan’s time in charge of Laois, while also having spells with the Wexford hurlers and again with Laois when Tommy Fitzgerald was at the helm. The Galway native won a Leinster senior hurling medal with Dublin in 2013.
Michael Rice and Peter O’Donovan remain part of the Kilkenny setup for the 2026 season.
Kilkenny have won the last three Leinster senior hurling titles but their All-Ireland ambitions were denied by Limerick in the 2023 final, by Clare in the 2024 semi-final, and by Tipperary in the 2025 semi-final.
The Kilkenny board statement reads:
“Following a meeting of the Kilkenny County Board this evening, Derek Lyng has been ratified as the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Manager on a two-year term. He will be joined by Selectors and Coaches Michael Rice, Peter O’Donovan, Eddie Brennan and Niall Corcoran.
“Kilkenny County Board wishes Derek and his team the very best of luck for the seasons ahead.”
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