Tommy Naughton has been ratified as the new Dublin senior hurling manager. Naughton had already been in charge in a caretaking capacity.
With the county board's backing, the Scoil Uí Chonaill clubman will assume the role on a full-time basis. Andy Cunningham, Mick O'Riordan and former county goalkeeper Damien Byrne have been chosen as selectors.
Naughton initially succeeded the ousted Humphrey Kelleher in June for the duration of the 2005 championship, overseeing the 3-13 to 1-10 relegation semi-final defeat of Laois, which guaranteed Dublin's top-tier status for next season.
A former under-21 boss, Naughton will run the rule over his panel this Sunday as Tipperary face the Dubs in a challenge match to mark the official opening of the new O'Toole's club pitch (throw-in 1.30pm).
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern will perform the official opening of the Malahide Road club's new facility at 5pm, following a second challenge match between the senior footballers of Dublin and Monaghan (3.30pm).
