Shefflin takes Kilkenny U20 reins

Shefflin takes Kilkenny U20 reins September 16, 2025

Galway manager Henry Shefflin ahead of the clash with Limerick at Croke Park ©INPHO/Evan Treacy

Henry Shefflin has been named as the new Kilkenny U20 hurling manager.

The 10-time All-Ireland SHC winner's backroom team includes his former county team-mate Brian Hogan along with Sean Kelly, Richie O'Neill and James Gittens. Shefflin previously managed the Galway senior hurlers for three years and also had spells in charge of his home club Ballyhale Shamrocks and Thomastown.

He succeeds Mark Dowling, whose three-year tenure ended with a defeat to Brendan Cummins' Tipperary in this year's All-Ireland final.

Kilkenny U20 Hurling Manager Ratified – Statement from Kilkenny County Board Following a meeting of the Kilkenny County Board this evening, Henry Shefflin of Shamrocks Ballyhale has been ratified as the Kilkenny U20 Hurling Manager.
Also ratified as part of his Management… pic.twitter.com/EtudZIyZ91
— Kilkenny GAA (@KilkennyCLG) September 15, 2025