Clare manager Davy Fitzgerald will remain in charge of the county’s hurlers for another year after receiving the backing of the county board.
The Banner have endured a wretched run of form since their victorious 2013 All-Ireland campaign, with player unrest, league relegation and early championship eliminations making it a period to forget.
Clare fell at the first hurdle in the Munster Hurling Championship after suffering an agonising one-point loss to Limerick at Semple Stadium at the end of May.
Thurles was to prove an unhappy hunting ground for Clare once again as Cork finished with a flourish to record a 0-20 to 0-17 victory in Saturday’s qualifier encounter as Fitzgerald’s side saw their championship campaign draw to an early close.
Meanwhile, Clare football manager Colm Collins will remain in his role despite the county’s disappointing 2-12 to 1-12 loss to Longford in the All-Ireland SFC qualifiers earlier this month.
“The Clare County Board welcomes and fully supports the commitments received from both managers and looks forward to their review of their respective 2015 campaigns as well as an outline of their plans for 2016,” a statement read.
"I am delighted that Colm and Davy are committed to remaining in their respective positions for 2016,” added chairman Michael McDonagh.
“While everyone associated with Clare GAA is disappointed with the progress of both teams during 2015, we firmly believe that they are better things in store, and both Colm and Davy are the right people to lead their teams forward.”
