Ray Durack

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Ray Durack is an Irish hurling manager and former player. He is originally from Portumna, County Galway. [1] [2]

He formerly played for and later managed the Donegal county team, serving in that role from January 2012 until announcing his departure in May 2015. [2] [3] He has also managed Burt to the Donegal Senior Hurling Championship. [2] [4]

Durack led Donegal to the 2013 Nicky Rackard Cup. [5] [6] [7] However, due to restructure of the competitions, Donegal were not promoted to the 2014 Christy Ring Cup. [1] Durack then brought the county to Division 2B of the National Hurling League in 2014 (their highest league ranking in team history). [2] [8]

His name was mentioned in media coverage during the search to succeed Ardal McDermott, his successor as Donegal manager, but Durack withdrew his name from selection. [9]

References

  1. 1 2 McNulty, Chris (22 December 2013). "Durack aiming for more success as hurlers honoured". Donegal News . Archived from the original on 31 October 2017. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "GAA: Donegal on the look out for a new hurling manager". 28 May 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
  3. ↑ "Durack ready for action". Hogan Stand . 22 February 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2013. According to manager Ray Durack, the squad has put in a huge effort so far this year in a bid to make up for last year's shortcomings.
  4. ↑ Foley, Alan (12 September 2015). "Burt manager Durack makes case for the defence after county hurling final win" . Retrieved 12 September 2015.
  5. ↑ "Donegal 3–20 Roscommon 3–16". RTÉ Sport. 8 June 2013. Archived from the original on 12 April 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2013. Sean McVeigh edged Donegal in front with a 29th-minute goal, but Fallon netted a free to give the Rossies a 2–10 to 1–10 interval lead.
  6. ↑ "Donegal win Nicky Rackard Cup". Irish Examiner . 8 June 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  7. ↑ "Durack hails effort as Donegal 'dig deep' to claim silverware". Irish Independent . 10 June 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
  8. ↑ "High praise for Durack". Hogan Stand . 18 April 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
  9. ↑ McNulty, Chris (23 September 2017). "County Board to headhunt hurling boss as candidates not deemed suitable" . Retrieved 23 September 2017.
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