Anthony Daly was ratified as Dubs hurling manager for a fifth year. However, he will be without two of the selectors he had in 2012, Vincent Teehan who has been with him from the outset and John McEvoy, the former U-21 manager who was involved this year as a coach. Richie Stakelum and Ciaran Hetherton will remain on to assist Daly in 2013.