By Cian O'Connell

Paul Kelly has been appointed as the new Tipperary senior football team manager on a three year term.

Kelly enjoyed a productive stint in charge of his home club, Thomas Davis, steering them into the 2019 Dublin SFC Final.

Two years later, Kelly guided Naas to Kildare SFC glory.

Hugh Kenny, Adrian O'Brien, Michael O'Sullivan, Paul Fitzgerald, Paddy O'Connor, and Michael Byrnes will be involved in Kelly's backroom.

Conor O'Dwyer, Tipperary GAA Football Committee chairperson, said: "I am delighted with the management team we have put in place for the next three years. All involved bring a wealth of experience across all aspects of football coaching and management and places Tipperary Football in a strong position to progress and prosper.

"In particular, in Paul Kelly, I believe we have a man with the footballing experience, organisational ability and passion to succeed, to successfully lead Tipperary Football over the next few years.

"We wish him and his team well as they start out on this journey and will do all we can to support them along the way.”