Ben O'Connor set to be proposed as new Cork senior hurling manager

BEN O’CONNOR IS in line to be proposed as the new manager of the Cork senior hurling team.

The leading candidate to fill the position since Pat Ryan stepped down last Saturday, O’Connor is now in pole position to take charge.

The Echo’s Denis Hurley has reported today that the Cork county board’s sub-committee tasked with selecting a new manager, will recommend the appointment of O’Connor this afternoon.

That would pave the way for full ratification at next Tuesday night’s meeting of the Cork county board.

O’Connor enjoyed a glittering playing career with Cork as he featured in three Liam MacCarthy Cup successes in 1999, 2004 (as captain), and 2005. He won All-Star awards for his playing exploits in 2005 and 2008.

At club level he helped Newtownshandrum claim the All-Ireland senior title in 2004, while he won four Cork senior hurling championships and three Munster accolades.

His managerial record has been impressive. He guided the Cork U20 team to the All-Ireland title in 2023, while he enjoyed title success with Cork clubs in Midleton at premier senior level in 2021 and Charleville at premier intermediate level in 2019.