Shine takes charge in Clare

Official Press Release re new Clare Ladies Intermediate Team Manager Appointment

Clare LGFA are pleased to formally announce the appointment of Listowel native and former Limerick and Kerry Ladies Manager, Graham Shine, as the new Intermediate Team Manager for the coming season.  The appointment is for an initial two-year period, with an option of a third, and follows a recent call for applications and interview process to lead the Clare Ladies flagship Team.

Board Chairman Sean Lenihan advised that there were a number of applicants for the post from both within and outside the County and thanked the unsuccessful candidates for their interest in the position.  He outlined Graham’s extensive experience at Club and County level over many years and wished him and his backroom team well over the next couple of years starting soon with preparation for Clare’s return to Division 2 of the National Football League commencing in mid January.

A qualified personal trainer and fitness instructor, Graham was part of former Manager Wayne Freeman’s Backroom Team last year so has the added benefit of knowing the panel of players involved here to date.  Following his ratification at last month’s County Board Meeting, Graham has hit the ground running already by attending a number of the more recent Intermediate and Senior Team Club Championship matches.

Impressing the selection committee with his plans and ambitions for the year ahead, Graham stated “It’s an incredible honour for me to be appointed to the role of Manager of the Clare LGFA Adult Team.  I am absolutely thrilled to be given the chance to work with such a talented and driven group of players and can’t wait to take up the challenge of working hard and bringing future success to Clare Ladies”.

Assisting Graham this year in his efforts will be a Backroom Team consisting of Eoin Murray, O’Currys, David O’Brien, Cooraclare, Emma O’Driscoll, Banner Ladies and continuing in the position of Female Liaison Officer, Edel Conway from Doonbeg.

All in Clare LGFA wish them well in their endeavours.

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