James Woodlock appointed Tipperary minor hurling manager

At a meeting of Tipperary GAA Management Committee held last night (Wednesday), former Tipperary hurler James Woodlock was appointed as the Tipperary minor hurling manager. The Drom & Inch clubman takes over from club colleague Paul Collins who stepped down at the end of the 2020 campaign.

Having won numerous titles at adult level, James also won a Munster minor hurling medal in 2003 and has been actively involved in underage coaching and player development since his retirement from the inter-county scene in 2015. He has played an active role with various Tipperary development squads including the Tipperary Under 16’s for the past two years.

James will be joined on the management team by his former Tipperary teammate Conor O’Brien of Eire Óg Annacarthy Donohill, who along with Damian Ryan Portroe, Brendan Ferris Marlfield and Cormac McGrath Ballinahinch, have been appointed as coach / selectors. Other additions to the management team will be made once current lockdown restrictions are lifted.

James Woodlock in action for Tipperary during his playing days

The incoming minor management have been appointed for a three-year term with a review to take place at the end of year two.

There has also been a change to the Tipperary Under 20 football management that will see former Dublin footballer Paddy Christie who is also a member of the senior football management, become the new manager replacing Tom McGlinchey. He will be joined by the remaining members of the senior football management. Further additions to the management may be made in the coming weeks.

The full list of team managements for 2021 is as follows.

Senior Hurling

Liam Sheedy Manager

Darragh Egan

Tommy Dunne

Eoin Kelly

Eamon O’Shea

Senior Football

David Power Manager

Charlie McGeever

Paddy Christie

Joe Hayes (Toomevara)

Tommy Toomey

Declan Browne

Under 20 Hurling

John Devane Manager

Richie Ruth

Dan Hackett

Ken Dunne

Jason Forristal S & C

Under 20 Football

Paddy Christie Manager

Senior Football Selectors

Minor Hurling

James Woodlock Manager

Conor O’Brien

Brendan Ferris

Damien Ryan

Cormac McGrath

Minor Football

Johnny Nevin Manager

Peter Creedon Coach

Christopher Ryan

Adrian Cooke

Tipperary GAA County Board has wished all the team management’s the very best of luck and we has looked forward to them working extremely diligently in the interest of The Premier County.