Queally calls time on Waterford tenure after two years
Peter Queally has said he has stepped down as Waterford senior hurling manager after two years at the helm.
Queally's departure comes after the Déise once again failed to emerge from the Munster round-robin, with the side picking up just point from their four games.
They were competitive in the games, a trend that has been the case since the introduction of the extended provincial series in 2018.
Queally was a selector/coach during Davy Fitzgerald's second spell in charge, before stepping up to manage in the autumn of 2024. The term of his tenure was two years with the option of a third, but Queally has decided not to continue.
Local media in Waterford are reporting that following talks with the county board, the now outgoing boss felt he did not have their full support.
In a statement issued to WLR FM, Queally thanked those he worked closely with over the last two years.
He said: "It has been a privilege to manage my own county and to work alongside such a committed group of players and mentors. While we didn't achieve everything we hoped to over the past two years, I can honestly say that everyone involved gave their all in trying to move the team forward.
"I want to thank the players for their commitment, the backroom team for their dedication and professionalism, my family for their unwavering support and the supporters who continued to stand by us throughout."
Waterford will now begin the search for a new manager with the county beginning 2027 in Division 1B of the Allianz Hurling League.
The Waterford County Board has been contacted for comment.
