Madden succeeds Keane as Clare football manager

Paul Madden has succeeded Peter Keane as Clare football manager, with the Ennis man taking charge on a three-year term.

Keane departed from the role earlier this week after just a season in charge where the Banner were again Munster runners-up this year under the Kerry man, losing the provincial final by 11 points to his native county, and beaten by Down, Monaghan and Louth in their three All-Ireland SFC group stage fixtures.

Madden led Éire Og to three Clare senior football championship titles during his time in charge of the club.

His management team is expected be confirmed over the coming weeks.

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