Cork hurling manager Jimmy Barry-Murphy is on the search for a new coach after Kieran Kingston announced his intention to step down from his role as coach and selector with the Rebels.

The former Cork senior hurler is to step down due to work commitments that will take him out of the country over the next 10 months.

Kingstown said: "I'd like to thank Jimmy Barry-Murphy, the management team, all the players and the County Board.

"I've had a fantastic three years and it has been an honour to work with this team, and while I'm not going forward this year, I would hope to work with Cork teams again in the future should the opportunity arise."

Manager Barry-Murphy has paid tribute to his coach, saying: "I would like to thank Kieran for his outstanding contribution over the past three years, both as coach and selector.

"He was instrumental in Cork's Munster final victory last year, and I hope to see him back working with Cork again in the future."