Westmeath GAA have confirmed that Joe Quaid won't be in charge of their senior hurlers next year after they decided to let him go after just one season at the helm.
The former Limerick goalkeeper enjoyed success in his first of a three-year term, with the Midlanders winning both the Kehoe Cup and the Division Two A Hurling League title.
Their League final victory over Kerry also secured a place in the top-flight for the Lake County for the first time since 1987.
They went on to contest the Joe McDonagh Cup final for the second successive year but lost out to Laois by 3-26 to 1-21 at Croke Park.
It's understood Westmeath's decision is not for hurling reasons and explained that they won't be "renewing our association" with the former Kildare hurling and Limerick camogie boss.
"Cumann Luthchleas Gael Iarmhí wish to confirm that we will not be renewing our association with Joe Quaid as Westmeath senior hurling manager for the forthcoming season," read a statement on Wednesday evening.
"We would like to thank Joe for his massive commitment to our team this year and acknowledge the progress we made in winning the NHL Division 2A title. Westmeath also enjoyed a wonderful Joe McDonagh Cup campaign, reaching the final where we lost to Laois. Earlier in the season Westmeath captured the Keogh Cup title.
"Cumann Luthchleas Gael Iarmhí would also like to acknowledge the contribution of Joe Quaid's backroom team and thank them for their work during the year. We would like to take this opportunity to wish Joe Quaid and all his management the very best in the future."
