Ray Durack

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
  1. McNulty, Chris (22 December 2013). "Durack aiming for more success as hurlers honoured". Donegal News. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
  2. "GAA: Donegal on the look out for a new hurling manager". 28 May 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
  3. "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.
  4. Foley, Alan (12 September 2015). "Burt manager Durack makes case for the defence after county hurling final win". Retrieved 12 September 2015.
  5. "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.
  6. "Donegal win Nicky Rackard Cup". Irish Examiner. 8 June 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  7. "Durack hails effort as Donegal 'dig deep' to claim silverware". Irish Independent. 10 June 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
  8. "High praise for Durack". Hogan Stand. 18 April 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
  9. McNulty, Chris (23 September 2017). "County Board to headhunt hurling boss as candidates not deemed suitable". Retrieved 23 September 2017.
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