Pat Ryan departed as Cork senior hurling manager over the weekend. A formal search for his successor is underway. Ben O'Connor is the odds-on favourite to take over the reins of Cork's hurlers, though several other candidates remain under consideration. Five top contenders have been identified for the managerial vacancy. Cork faces pressure to end its All-Ireland title drought, which will enter its 21st year after losing to Tipperary in this year's decider. The incoming manager will be expected to rebuild the squad, refine tactics, and restore Cork to All-Ireland competitiveness.
Ben O'Connor the odds-on favourite to take over the reins of Cork's hurlers but there are others in the mix
The search for Pat Ryan's successor continues after his departure over the weekend.
Below, we run through the five top contenders for the job of bringing Cork back to the promised land, with their All-Ireland famine set to enter a 21st year after losing to Tipperary in this year's decider.
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