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
edit- ^ a b McNulty, Chris (22 December 2013). "Durack aiming for more success as hurlers honoured". Donegal News. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
- ^ a b c d "GAA: Donegal on the look out for a new hurling manager". 28 May 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Foley, Alan (12 September 2015). "Burt manager Durack makes case for the defence after county hurling final win". Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Donegal win Nicky Rackard Cup". Irish Examiner. 8 June 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ^ "Durack hails effort as Donegal 'dig deep' to claim silverware". Irish Independent. 10 June 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
- ^ "High praise for Durack". Hogan Stand. 18 April 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
- ^ McNulty, Chris (23 September 2017). "County Board to headhunt hurling boss as candidates not deemed suitable". Retrieved 23 September 2017.
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