It's the beginning of a new era for Freebooters as Shay Lynch as been confirmed as the new First Team Junior Manager. The club also intend to enter a second junior team in the Kilkenny District & League next season which will be led by Jack Poyntz. FOR MORE KILKENNY SOCCER NEWS, CLICK HERE Both managers will announce their assistants and back room teams in the next few weeks. The club also thanked Shane Kelly, Anthony Hanney and their predecessor Peter Higgins for their huge contributions to the junior squad this season. READ MORE: Looking back: The days of Emfa, Kilkenny City and Buckley Park