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Ryan steps down, Cusack in contention

Pat Ryan has stepped down as manager of the Cork Under-20 hurlers after winning back-to-back All-Irelands with the Rebels

Pat Ryan has stepped down as manager of the Cork Under-20 hurlers after winning back-to-back All-Irelands.

BY SHANE STAPLETON
Pat Ryan has stepped down as manager of the Cork Under-20 hurlers.

The Sarsfields clubman was appointed manager for a two-year term in October 2019, and led the group to two successive Munster and All-Ireland titles in 2020 and 2021.

The Rebels had gone two decades until this summer without an underage All-Ireland, but claimed both Under-20 crowns in the space of six weeks: beating Dublin in the delayed 2020 decider before a thumping win over Galway in August.

Talk will next turn to his successor, with former minor boss Donal Og Cusack rumoured to be in the running.

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Chairperson Marc Sheehan said of Ryan: โ€œWe wish to express our sincere thanks to Pat and his team for their skilled stewardship of this group throughout a difficult period, considering the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

โ€œWe have no doubt that all will have a significant part to play in Cork hurling at all levels in the future.โ€

CEO Kevin Oโ€™Donovan paid tribute to the backroom team assembled by Ryan: Donal Oโ€™Mahony, Fergal Condon, Wayne Sherlock and Brendan Coleman.

โ€œPatโ€™s ability to build such an impressive team both on and off the field will stand us in good stead and we look forward to the future development of all involved over the coming years,โ€ said Oโ€™Donovan.

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Meanwhile, Cork minor manager Noel Furlong of Carrigtwohill has also completed his term with All-Ireland and Munster success having guided the current crop through the ranks from Under-15 level.

Sheehan expressed his thanks for years of service at development squad and minor level: โ€œNoelโ€™s vision in developing this group over a significant period came to bear in a series of outstanding performances throughput this yearโ€™s championship, all of which bodes well for their progression to the older groups in future.โ€

CEO Oโ€™Donovan, again thanked the outgoing backroom team, in particular Noelโ€™s selectors, namely, Niall McCarthy, David Dorgan, Ger Oโ€™Regan and Wesley Oโ€™Brien.

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