legends as Kilkenny duo Ollie Walsh and Noel Skehan and Wexford's Art Foley. In the end the honour went to Tipperary's three in-a-row winning 'keeper Tony Reddin. Cork (2003–2006) Cunningham later served as a selector and goalkeeping coach to the Cork team under the managerial reigns of both Dónal O'Grady and John Allen from 2003 until 2006. During this time Cork captured three Munster titles and appeared in four consecutive All-Ireland finals, winning two. Cunningham was even the favourite to succeed Allen as manager when he stepped down in 2006, however, the position went to Gerald McCarthy instead, without Cunningham even being approached about his intentions. Since retiring from playing he has also coached various St. Finbarr's teams. Ballygunner In January 2009 Cunningham succeeded Peter Queally as manager of the Ballygunner senior club team in Waterford. His one-year tenure saw the club return to success. A narrow 1–17 to 0–19 replay defeat of LIsmore secured the club's first championship crown in four years. Cork (2011–2013) In September 2011 Cunningham was named as a selector, and later as coach, in Jimmy Barry-Murphy's new Cork senior hurling management team. During Cunningham's tenure, Cork reached their first All-Ireland final in seven years. An exciting 3–16 apiece draw with Clare was followed by a 5–16 to 3–16 defeat in the replay. Cunningham stepped down as a selector on 5 November 2013, while his name was linked to the then vacant managerial post with Limerick. Dublin In October 2014, Cunningham was named as the new Dublin county hurling team manager on a three-year term. In July 2017, Cunningham stepped down as Dublin manager after three years. Career statistics Manager Honours Player Participant All-Ireland Poc Fada Championship (7): 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 St Finbarr's Munster Senior Club Hurling Championship (1): 1980 Cork Senior Hurling Championship (6): 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1988, 1993 Cork All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (3): 1984, 1986, 1990 Munster Senior Hurling Championship (7): 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 (c), 1986, 1990, 1992 National Hurling League (3): 1980–81, 1992–93, 1998 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 1982 Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 1982 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship (2): 1978, 1979 Munster Minor Hurling Championship (1): 1978 Munster Railway Cup (3): 1984, 1985 (c), 1992 Individual Honours Cork Hurling Team of the Century: Goalkeeper Munster Hurling Team of the Last 25 Years (1984–2009): Goalkeeper Texaco Hurler of the Year (1): 1986 All-Stars (4): 1984,