O’Connor appointed to U21 job

CLAUGHAUN’S Leo O’Connor has been appointed Limerick’s new county under-21 hurling manager - the former inter-county hurler was given the vote of confidence at an executive meeting of Limerick GAA officers last night.
The Claughaun man is the holder of All-Ireland under-21 and minor medals with Limerick and was involved with the Tom Ryan-managed Limerick senior hurling teams of the mid-90’s.
O’Connor was appointed to the role of county under-21 hurling manager ahead of Limerick Leader columnist and RTE radio’s Martin Kiely.
Kilmallock’s Mick Heelan was also nominated for the management position, but he withdrew before the interview stage.
Heelan is now to be a selector with O’Connor who will also by joined by Newcastle West’s Peter Curtin as a selector.
In the 2009 Munster under-21 hurling championship Limerick will face Clare on July 15.

Jerome O'Connell