GAA President Christy Cooney. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

EX-GAA PRESIDENT and Cork native Christy Cooney was last night handed a new role by the Cork county board.

Cooney was elected as the new President of Cork GAA, succeeding the late Dan Hoare. The Youghal native, who currently manages his club’s senior hurling team, is also involved in the steering committee that is managing the redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

It was also announced at last night’s Cork county board meeting that Sean Hayes and his management team will remain in charge of the county U21 footballers for another two years.

Cork U21 boss Sean Hayes and selector Gene O'Driscoll. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Hayes guided Cork to a Munster U21 title last year before they lost out against Roscommon in the All-Ireland semi-final. Their hopes of back-to-back provincial crowns were dashed this year by Tipperary at the final stage.

The U21 management team in full for 2016 and 2017 will be:

Seán Hayes (Nemo Rangers)
Gene O’Driscoll (Tadhg MacCárthaigh)
Sean Bownes (Castlemartyr)
Niall Kelleher (Millstreet)
Aidan Kelleher (Clondrohid)

Tipperary will find out later today if U21 star can play against Kerry

After beating Dublin last night, 5 Kilkenny players now start their Leaving Cert today