John McEvoy has been named as the new manager of the Derry senior hurling team, the county board have confirmed.
Former Dublin Under-21 manager McEvoy replaces Collie McGurk, who stepped down after a two year spell during which he managed to bring the Oak Leaf side to the semi-finals off the Christy Ring Cup.
The new Derry manager's backroom team will include Johnny McGuirk and Brian Delargy as selectors and coaches.
Derry GAA chairperson, Brian Smith commented: "We are delighted to have John McEvoy and his management team to help guide our senior hurlers going forward.
"They are a talented management team who are highly respected within the game and possess relevant experience at a very high level’.
"I would like to thank all those who took part in the selection process. We are confident that the incoming management team will build on the excellent work of the previous two years and ask for the support for all Derry Gaels for the season ahead."
