Tributes to Brian Finn as he steps down from Mayo senior hurling role

 

Tributes have being paid to Mayo senior hurling joint-manager Brian Finn who stepped back from his role this evening as joint-manager of the Mayo senior hurlers. Brian Finn informed the County Board that he was stepping back for personal reasons. Finn was appointed as joint-manager of the Mayo senior hurlers with Ray Larkin last year and he had a very successful stint at the helm winning the Allianz Hurling League Division 3A final against Sligo earlier this year. The Mayo senior hurlers also reached the Nicky Rackard Hurling All-Ireland final at Croke Park this year only to be pipped at the finish when Donegal scored two late goals. Brian Finn will remain as manager of the Mayo U20 hurlers.

Mayo GAA Cathaoirleach Seamus Tuohy thanked Brian Finn for his commitment saying he was a true hurling man. “Brian always wears his heart on his sleeve and his dedication and commitment to promoting hurling at club and county level in Mayo is noteworthy. “I want to thank Brian for his unwavering commitment to huring over many years. He is passionate about the game and he is a gentleman to work with,” commented Seamus Tuohy.

Mayo GAA Hurling Cathaoirleach Sean O’Raghallaigh also thanked and wished Brian well. “Brian always gives his best and his astute hurling mind will certainly be missed on the sideline. We are delighted that Brian is going to stay on as Mayo U20 hurling manager as there is a wonderful crop of very talented hurlers coming through at present and Brian is the perfect person to inspire and encourage them into the future,” commented Sean O’Raghallaigh.