Devaney won an eighth National League medal as a member of the panel in 1968 as New York were defeated on an aggregate score of 6–27 to 4–22. Tipperary retained their status as provincial kingpins once again and a 2–13 to 1–7 trouncing of Cork gave Devaney an eighth Munster medal. For the fourth time of the decade, Wexford were Tipperary's opponents in the subsequent All-Ireland final on 1 September 1968. At half-time it looked as if Tipperary were cruising to another victory as they took an eight-point lead. Just after the restart Wexford had a Christy Jacob goal disallowed before Tony Doran scored a goal after just six minutes. Tipperary fought back, however, it was too late as Wexford won by 5–8 to 3–12. In spite of this setback, Devaney finished the year with a sixth Oireachtas Cup medal following a narrow 1-9 to 1-6 defeat of Cork, before retiring from inter-county hurling. Devaney also lined out with Munster in the inter-provincial hurling competition. He captured Railway Cup titles in 1961, 1963 and 1966. Devaney was born to Jim and Josie Devaney (née McShery) in Borrisoleigh, County Tipperary in 1935. He was educated locally and later worked as a salesman with Killough Quarries. Devaney died on 15 August 2017 at the age of 82 after a short illness. He was survived by his wife Hannie and six children.