Down GAA's Management Committee have announced that Jim McKernan has been appointed as the county's new senior hurling manager, "subject to ratification by the Down County Committee".

The Patrick Sarsfields clubman was backed to succeed Gearld Coulter, who stepped down earlier this year, at a meeting of the Management Committee last week.

McKerarn is a former manager of the Antrim seniors, minors, Under-21 and intermediate hurlers. He guided Antrim to Ulster and Christy Ring Cup successes in 2006.

The Mourne County Committee meeting, where club delegates come together, will be held this Thursday Night, November 8th.