At club level he played with Inniscarra, Midleton and Muskerry and was also a member of the Cork senior hurling team.
He won a Mid Cork JAFC title with the club in 1989, while he also lined out with the Muskerry divisional team as a dual player.
Manley first appeared on the inter-county scene as a member of the Cork minor team that won the 1985 All-Ireland MHC title.
He had roles with the side under previous manager, Matthew Twomey, and was appointed for a two-year term, for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
Partial Reference: Cork GAA website Inter-County SHC Results and Teams.