Gaelic Games:Joe Dooley has stepped down as Offaly hurling manager after four years in charge as he believes he has taken the squad as far as he could.
The former All Star saw his side go out of the championship after they lost by a point to Cork in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday, with his son Shane scoring a late goal in the 2-17 to 2-16 defeat in the first phase of hurling qualifiers.
Speaking of his decision tonight, Dooley said: “I went in for a three-year term and that was up last year and the county board asked me to stay on. But I think it’s maybe time to step aside and let somebody in to be honest.
“I’ve had four very enjoyable years, we’ve made a lot of progress, there’s a lot of great young fellahs there that have given great commitment over the last few years and they’re up to a level now where maybe they need to hear a different voice and for that reason I’m stepping aside.”