Armagh are on the look-out for a new senior hurling manager following Sylvester McConnell's decision to resign his post after three seasons in charge.

The Middletown clubman took over the reins of his native county at the start of 2015 and helped steer the team to a Division 2B final victory over Down in the National League last year.

The Orchard men also reached three successive Nicky Rackard Cup deciders during McConnell's tenure, losing out in all three.

A statement on the Armagh GAA website today read as follows:

"Armagh County Board have been notified by Armagh Senior Hurling manager Sylvester McConnell that he has stepped down from his position as senior county manager.

"Armagh County Board would like to sincerely thank Sylvester and his backroom team including John Crossey, Gabriel O'Kane, Kiernan Nugent and James Doyle for all their efforts, dedication and commitment.

"Under Sylvester Armagh gained some very significant achievements, most notably the NHL Div 2B final win over Down in Dowdalshill last year, when Armagh gained promotion to Division 2A of the National Hurling League.

"In addition, Sylvester led Armagh to three consecutive Nicky Rackard Finals and two Ulster Senior Hurling Finals during a period of sustained hurling development.

"We would like to wish Sylvester every success in his future endeavours."

Armagh GAA would like to sincerely thank Sylvester & his backroom team for their dedication & commitment. https://t.co/X89E8jF1XR

- Armagh GAA (@Armagh_GAA) August 17, 2017

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