John McIntyre's successor in Galway is likely to be appointed on October 24 following a meeting of the hurling board, with three contenders now in the running.
Anthony Cunningham, who led the county's U21s to All-Ireland glory this year is set to be interviewed by an appointments committee, along with Michael Donoghue, who managed Clarinbridge to an All-Ireland club success on last St Patrick's Day, and former Portumna All-Ireland winning manager, Johnny Kelly.
The interview panel will consist of hurling board officials Joe Byrne (chairman), Pat Kearney (secretary) and John McGann (treasurer), county board chairman Gerry Larkin and club delegates Michael Kelly (Ballindereen) and Martin Bellew (Padraig Pearses).
Whoever gets the nod will be appointed to a three-year term, with a review carried out after two seasons.