FORMER CORK HURLER Donal Óg Cusack has confirmed he won’t be continuing in his role as coach of the Clare senior hurlers in 2018.
Cusack also announced his decision to step away from the Board of Sport Ireland as he does “not wish any controversy to detract from the important work of the board.”
Cusack has been the subject of criticism in recent weeks after it emerged he wrote a character reference for former Irish Times journalist Tom Humphries, who was sentenced to two-and-a-half years for child sex offences today.
The 40-year-old, who has been on the Board of Sport Ireland since October 2015, apologised last week for his lack of judgment in writing the letter supporting Humphries.
The statement, which was released tonight, read: “I have informed the Clare county board, Clare senior hurling management and players that I will not be resuming my position as coach in 2018.
“I wish everyone involved the very best both on and off the field.
“I have many good memories that I carry with me from Clare hurling and I am grateful to all who have shared in creating those.
He continued: “I have informed the Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport of my decision to resign from the Board of Sport Ireland, with immediate effect.
“I do not wish any controversy to detract from the important work of the board.
“It was an honour to serve and I wish all involved in Sport Ireland continued success.”
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