CLG Loch Garman is pleased to announce that following a meeting of An Coiste Contae tonight (Thursday 16th July), Derek McGrath has been appointed as the county’s new Senior Hurling manager.
Following a thorough recruitment process, McGrath was the recommendation of the selection committee put in place to find a successor to Keith Rossiter, and his nomination was accepted by delegates at tonight’s meeting. He has been handed a three-year term.
CLG Loch Garman believes Derek McGrath possesses the experience, vision and leadership qualities required to build on the foundations already in place and lead Wexford hurling forward. He will now begin the process of finalising his backroom team and preparing for the 2027 inter-county season.
Cathaoirleach of CLG Loch Garman, John Kenny, has welcomed the appointment and expressed his confidence in the county’s new senior hurling manager.
‘On behalf of Wexford GAA, I am delighted to welcome Derek McGrath as our new Senior Hurling manager. Derek has consistently demonstrated throughout his career that he is an outstanding coach and leader, with an exceptional knowledge of the game and a proven ability to develop players and teams. We are excited to begin this new chapter under his leadership and I know that everyone involved in Wexford GAA will offer Derek and his management team their full support in the years ahead,’ he said.
‘I would also like to take this opportunity to again acknowledge the contribution made by Keith Rossiter during his time in the role. Keith has always served Wexford hurling with immense dedication and passion, as both player and manager, and I am hugely grateful to him for this,’ he added.
‘We now look to the future. The appointment of a senior inter-county manager is one of the most important decisions any county can make, and we are confident that Derek is the right person to lead Wexford hurling into its next chapter. We look forward to working closely with him as we continue to develop our players and strive for success on the field,’ he concluded.
