Derek Lyng
IrelandcoachMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Derek Lyng is a former inter-county hurler and the current manager of the Kilkenny senior hurling team. Known for his tactical acumen and leadership, he aims to rejuvenate Kilkenny's fortunes in the league and maintain their storied legacy in hurling.
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Derek Lyng has stepped down as Kilkenny senior hurling manager after four years in charge of the Cats.
Derek Lyng steps down as Kilkenny senior hurling manager – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-02
Manager Derek Lyng labelled Kilkenny's performance at Pearse Stadium as unacceptable after they went down by 18 points to a rampant Galway side.
Derek Lyng labels Kilkenny performance as ‘unacceptable’ after 18-point defeat in Galway – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-07
Derek Lyng made clear in injury bulletins that important players were being minded.
What happens to Kilkenny in the league matters beyond the county and province – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-23
Derek Lyng, the manager of Kilkenny, expressed disappointment at the loss but was pleased with the team's response.
Limerick make no mistake this time around as they take down Kilkenny in a real tussle – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-08
Derek Lyng runs the rule over necessary reinforcements.
National Hurling League team-by-team guide to Divisions 1A and 1B – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-24
Derek Lyng said that he had believed the scoreboard in the frantic closing stages.
Scoreboard storm caused unfair angst for both Kilkenny and Tipperary – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-09
Derek Lyng did not make a big deal of the error when speaking immediately after the game.
Kilkenny GAA expected to respond over decision not to replay SHC semi-final – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-07
Derek Lyng commented on the game after Kilkenny failed to score a goal for the first time since round two of last year’s Leinster championship.
Why Kilkenny won’t get a rematch after scoreboard error and other things we learned from the GAA weekend – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-07
Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng made nothing of the score confusion.
Tipperary edge past Kilkenny in game so wild even the scoreboard could not keep up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-06
Derek Lyng moved Paddy Deegan to the full-back line in a bid to patch up the leaks.
Oisín O’Donoghue goal edges 14-man Tipperary past Kilkenny to reach All-Ireland decider against Cork – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-06
Derek Lyng is the manager of Kilkenny, who expressed disappointment after a second successive All-Ireland semi-final defeat.
Liam Cahill’s Tipperary rebuild comes to fruition against Kilkenny – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-06
Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng raised no issue regarding the confusion after the game.
GAA clarify full-time score in Tipperary-Kilkenny semi-final after confusion over scoreboard error – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-06Derek Lyng’s preparations have shown few signs of deviation from his approach in his third year.
Evolving Tipperary can upset experienced Kilkenny – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-06
Derek Lyng deserves credit for getting consistent performances out of Kilkenny.
Weary-looking Limerick’s errors allowed Cork confidence to flourish – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-09
Derek Lyng praises Kilkenny’s hard work as they shrug aside Galway for six-in-a-row.
Derek Lyng praises Kilkenny’s hard work as they shrug aside Galway for six-in-a-row – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-08
Derek Lyng is the coach of Kilkenny, known for maximizing his players' potential.
Opportunity for redemption smaller for Cork than Galway – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-06
Derek Lyng’s side are assured of a place in the Leinster final.
Billy Ryan goal saves Kilkenny from Dublin second-half resurgence – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-19
Derek Lyng’s men were much too good for the Faithful County.
Kilkenny outclass Offaly as TJ Reid makes magic return – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-10
Derek Lyng is the manager of the Kilkenny hurling team.
Full fixture list and who to watch out for – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-18
Derek Lyng’s men were much better and indeed hungrier in their match against Limerick.
Kilkenny’s comfortable victory over Limerick clears up picture in hurling’s top flight – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-15
Derek Lyng has been trying to reassemble his best team from the recovery wards.
Moving weekend across the divisions in hurling – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-08
