Brian Whelehan has stepped down as Offaly hurling manager after two years in charge.
Offaly's interest in the championship ended following a heavy 3-26 to 0-15 defeat to Clare in the qualifiers earlier this month. Before that they suffered a first Leinster Hurling Championship defeat to neighbours Laois since 1972.
The news was announced at Tuesday night's county board meeting by chairman Padraig Boland, who told delegates that Whelehan had decided not to seek a third year in charge.
A committee to find Whelehan's successor will now be put in place, with Boland stating that the aim would be to find the best man for the job, and that they would be looking both inside and outside the county.
It was also announced that Joe Errity has resigned from his post as manager of the Offaly minor hurling team.
