Brian Cody remains the man to lead the Kilkenny hurlers for a nineteenth year.
The 11-time All Ireland winner was ratified for another year in charge at a meeting of the County Board last night.
62-year old Cody will retain his current backroom team as well.
Kilkenny are slated to open their League campaign against Waterford, and have a bye to the Leinster Championship semi finals.
