The Waterford Senior Camogie manager says the decision of Dan Shanahan to come on board as head coach is wonderful for the game here in the Deise.
New manager Fergal O’Brien has added the Lismore man to his backroom set-up for 2020.
The two of them previously worked together under Derek McGrath with the Waterford hurlers.
Fergal O'Brien was appointed as manager in October
Fergal O'Brien says Dan's passion for the game and his personality will bring a lot to the table.
"I saw myself when I was involved with the senior hurlers what a top-class coach he is.
"He is a top-class guy in terms of how he carries himself and brings a lot more to the table as well as all his expertise as a hurling coach.
"He has vast experience as a player and his influence on the dressing room should be very good."
Fergal O'Brien says that Dan and himself will do everything possible to raise the standard of the team during the 2020 season.
"He just wants to, like me, to try and keep raising the standards.
"There's no guarantee in terms success but we definitely won't be found wanting in trying to get the best out of the girls."
Fergal O'Brien's management team also contains selector Pauline Cunningham, Dr Sinead Fitzpatrick, physio Kenny Murphy and nutritionist Arthur Dunne.
