Liam Sheedy has stepped down as manager of the Tipperary senior hurling team.
Sheedy brought All-Ireland glory to Tipperary in September as the Premier County beat Kilkenny in the final.
The Portroe man has cited work commitments as the reason for his departure.
A statement released by the Tipperary County Board confirmed Sheedy’s decision. It stated: ‘Tipperary County Board announces with regret that Liam Sheedy, Eamon O’Shea and Michael Ryan are stepping down as the Tipperary senior hurling management team, having completed three successful years which culminated in Tipperary’s magnificent All Ireland senior hurling championship victory this year.
‘The County Board had offered to appoint all three for another two years, however, due to various personal and work commitments, the management team informed the Board that, much to their regret, it was not possible for them to continue.
‘Tipperary County Board is deeply grateful to Liam, Eamon and Michael for the excellent job they did while in charge of the senior hurling team.
‘They brought extraordinary ability, commitment, pride and passion to their roles and they built a team that exhibited the same characteristics.
‘They worked tirelessly on behalf of the team for the last three years. They have left Tipperary hurling in a very strong position and have established an extremely solid base on which to build future success.
‘The County Board will now begin a process to appoint a new management team.’
