Derek Lyng steps down as Kilkenny hurling manager

Michael Bolton

Derek Lyng has stepped down as Kilkenny senior hurling manager after four years in charge of the Cats.

Lyng took over from Brian Cody in 2022, winning three Leinster titles and reaching the All-Ireland final in 2023.

However, after Kilkenny failed ot advance from the round robin in the Leinster championship this year, he has made the decision to step down.

Lyng, who won six All-Ireland senior hurling titles and ten Leinster crowns as a player, had also served as a member of Cody’s backroom team from 2014 to 2019.

He managed Kilkenny to Leinster and All-Ireland under-20 glory in 2022 before replacing Cody in the senior position.

"Derek’s contribution to Kilkenny hurling over almost three decades has been immense. His commitment to the county has never been in question, and he has always carried out his role with honesty, integrity and pride,” said Kilkenny chairman PJ Kenny.

“On behalf of Kilkenny County Board and the people of Kilkenny, I would like to sincerely thank Derek for his outstanding service as a player, selector and manager. We are deeply grateful for everything he has done for Kilkenny hurling and wish him and his family every success in the future.”