Tipperary camogie manager hailed for ‘outstanding commitment and dedication' as he steps down from role
KINGLY KELLY Tipperary camogie manager hailed for 'outstanding commitment and dedication' as he steps down from role
DENIS Kelly described his time in charge of the Tipperary senior camogie team as 'a huge honour' after he announced his decision to step down.
The Borris-Ileigh man spent three years at the helm, having also served as coach under Bill Mullaney for the previous two.
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Kelly had been involved in Tipp camogie for five years before deciding to step down
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Tipperary lost out 1-18 to 1-11 to Galway in the All-Ireland semi-final this year
Kelly steered the Premier to National League and Munster titles during his tenure.
However, his side fell short in All-Ireland semi-finals in each of the three campaigns he oversaw.
The Tipp County Board hailed Kelly for 'his outstanding commitment and dedication to Tipperary camogie' while he occupied the hotseat.
A statement added: 'Alongside his management team, Denis ensured that every player representing Tipperary was prepared to the very highest standards.
'During his time in charge, Denis brought silverware back to the county, most memorably securing the Division 1 National League title in 2024 — our first in 20 years — with a brilliant victory over Galway in Croke Park.
'He also guided the team to a Munster title in 2023 and to three successive All-Ireland Championship semi-finals.
'We thank Denis sincerely for his immense contribution to Tipperary Camogie and extend our very best wishes to him for the future.'
Meanwhile, Galway's Aoife Donohue was delighted to see the brute force on display in their All-Ireland camogie final win over Cork.
While Rebels boss Ger Manley accused ref Justin Heffernan of a 'shocking' performance in his side's one-point defeat, Galway gaffer Cathal Murray praised the Wexford official for facilitating a superb spectacle by letting it flow.
Tribe forward Donohue said: 'Looking back at it now, some of the tackles and the physicality were through the roof. I thought last year's All-Ireland final had gone up another level but it went up another one again.
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'It's great for camogie and, in fairness to the referee, he allowed for that and it contributed to the game that it was. We've obviously been calling on it for quite a while now.
'As players, all of us are a lot stronger, fitter, faster — we're able for it. It's definitely something we'd be looking for.'
Murray hit out at 'insulting' commentary surrounding his team as he insisted they were 'given no chance' of killing Cork's three-in-a-row bid.
But Donohue, camogie's PwC GPA Player of the Month for July/August, said: 'As players, you kind of block out all that noise.
'I don't think we were given much of a chance, so Cathal was probably a little bit riled over it. But none of that really mattered to us as players.'
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