Kilkenny GAA has confirmed that Gordon Byrne will remain in charge of the county’s minor hurlers for the 2027 season.
The Erin’s Own clubman was officially ratified at a meeting of the Kilkenny County Board on Tuesday night and will now embark on his second year at the helm.
The biggest addition to Byrne’s management team is former Kilkenny great Tommy Walsh, who joins as a coach and selector. The Tullaroan man enjoyed one of the most decorated careers in hurling history, winning nine All-Ireland senior titles and nine All-Star awards during his time in the black and amber.
The ratification comes following a season that saw Kilkenny reach the Leinster Minor Hurling Final before narrowly losing to Galway after extra time.
A statement from Kilkenny GAA confirmed Byrne’s full backroom team for the coming season:
Following a meeting of the Kilkenny County Board this evening, Tuesday 9th June 2026, Gordon Byrne of Erin’s Own has been ratified as the Kilkenny Minor Hurling Manager for 2027.
Tommy Walsh (Tullaroan) – Coach/Selector
Liam Lacey (St Patrick’s) – Coach/Selector
Stephen Morgan (James Stephens) – Coach/Selector
Billy Quinn (Mooncoin) – Coach/Selector
Brian Doheny (John Lockes) – Goalkeeping Coach/Selector
JJ Grace (St Lachtain’s) – Strength & Conditioning/High Performance Coach/SelectorKilkenny County Board wished Byrne and his management team every success ahead of the 2027 campaign as preparations begin for another push at provincial and national honours.
