Garrycastle name ex-Clare manager as new boss

Last March's All-Ireland club finalists Garrycastle have appointed former Clare manager Michael McDermott as their new manager. McDermott takes over from Paul Clancy, who stepped down after only one championship campaign in charge. Having taken over from Anthony Cunningham in the wake of their All-Ireland final defeat, Clancy guided Garrycastle to a fifth county final in a row. However, Garrycastle were denied their fourth title in succession by Mullingar Shamrocks after a replay. McDermott is a member of Kilmurray-Ibrickane club in Clare and guided the Banner County to the Munster football final last year, although they remained in Division 4 in the league He stepped down at the end of the campaign after a three-year stint in charge.