Franks takes Laois camogie reins

Former greats Donal Franks and Barry Whelehan celebrate another Birr success

Former Birr and Offaly hurler Donal Franks has been appointed manager of the Laois intermediate camogie team.

Franks previously managed the Offaly camogie side as well as a number of hurling clubs, including Clonkill (Westmeath), Birr and Shamrocks (Offaly), Naas (Kildare), Abbeyleix (Laois) and Round Towers (Dublin). He also coached the Westmeath hurlers during Johnny Dooley's tenure a decade ago.

Rosenallis' Simon Smith will be the strength and conditioning coach.