True warrior, legend, savage competitor, benchmark - tributes paid to Kilkenny's Tyrrell

The star defender retired today.

Jackie Tyrrell celebrates after the 2012 All-Ireland senior final Lorraine O'Sullivan / INPHO Lorraine O'Sullivan / INPHO / INPHO

JACKIE TYRRELL BROUGHT the curtain down on a superb Kilkenny hurling career today when he revealed he was retiring.

After helping Kilkenny to win 29 senior hurling titles and also winning four All-Star awards, there was plenty praise coming the way of the James Stephens man.

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1. Richie Hogan (Kilkenny)

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2. Aidan O’Mahony (Kerry)

Congrats to @MrJackieTee on a massive career, corner stone of Kilkenny...had d pleasure of a trip to San Fran, some craic off d pitch!!!
— . (@altsbyaddidas) November 11, 2016

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3. Richie Power (Kilkenny)

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4. Shane McGrath (Tipperary)

Best wishes to @MrJackieTee on his retirement. Had some epic battles with him in LIT and against him in Croker. Enjoy the next chapter now👍🏻
— Shane Mc (@Shaneytweet) November 11, 2016

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5. Brian Hogan (Kilkenny)

played with & against @MrJackieTee since we were u14. Savage competitor who gave everything 4 @VillageGAA &@KilkennyCLG. #jt4#driven#friend
— Brian Hogan (@hogie81) November 11, 2016

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6. Paul Flynn (Dublin)

@MrJackieTee congrats on a freakishly good career!!! Enjoy the downtime... 👍
— Paul Flynn (@Flinto23) November 11, 2016

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7. TJ Reid (Kilkenny)

Training in corner forward in nowlan park will be a safer place now @MrJackieTee Best corner back around. Unbelievable attitude. 😥😥
— TJ Reid (@_tjreid) November 11, 2016

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8. Brian Carroll (Offaly)

Well done @MrJackieTee on a truly wonderful career! Loved playing both with & against you. No compromise ever asked or given! Tough as nails
— Brian Carroll (@BrianCarroll13) November 11, 2016

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9. Kieran Joyce (Kilkenny)

Best of luck to @MrJackieTee on retirement & on the future. The man has been a legend to kilkenny & hurling. #JackieT#alwayssetthestandard. pic.twitter.com/9M60txedIh
— Kieran Joyce (@joycek87) November 11, 2016

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10. Paul Galvin (Kerry)

Congrats on an outstanding career @MrJackieTee . A clothing label next..... #MrJackieTee #hardybadger
— paul galvin (@pgal10) November 11, 2016

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11. Paul Murphy (Kilkenny)

@MrJackieTee Was and is the benchmark for all corner backs. He set the standard. And always had your back for good measure!😄 #4 pic.twitter.com/VE2EecQiYl
— Paul Murphy (@PaulMurphykk) November 11, 2016

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12. Darran O’Sullivan (Kerry)

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13. JJ Delaney (Kilkenny)

Big man with a big heart...his will to win was 2nd to none..congrats @MrJackieTee on your career enjoy the retirement #leftside #JT4
— JJ Delaney (@JJDelaney82) November 11, 2016

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14. Eoin Cadogan (Cork)

With @MrJackieTee you always know what you'll get..Determined,powerful & lives on the edge..Enjoy the next part of the journey pal👍🏼
— Eoin Cadogan (@cads3) November 11, 2016

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15. James Skehill (Galway)

Had the pleasure of playing alongside the beast @MrJackieTee . What a player he was. Enjoy retirement! #gent #beast #chicago🙈
— James Skehill (@Jskehill01) November 11, 2016

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16. Aidan Fogarty (Kilkenny)

A true warrior for kk. A driven determined & honest man with a will to win. Done it all & more. Congrats @MrJackieTee #leftsidebestside #raw
— Aidan Fogarty (@taggykk) November 11, 2016

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17. John O’Dwyer (Tipperary)

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18. Marc Ó Sé (Kerry)

@MrJackieTee what an incredible career. amazing defender who did it all & a gent to the core. We will have to make off NYC again soon.Legend
— Marc Ó Sé (@osemarc2) November 11, 2016

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19. Eoin Murphy (Kilkenny)

😢😢😢 https://t.co/dp4mTy2DOk
— Eoin Murphy (@eoinscruff) November 11, 2016

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20. Neil McManus (Antrim)

Always humble & honest @MrJackieTee was a colossus of a defender & a huge part of the best team ever. Comhghairdeas!
— Neil McManus (@Neilmcmanus88) November 11, 2016

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21. Henry Shefflin (Kilkenny)

@MrJackieTee inspiration, passion, competitive, winner to choose but a few-true KK sportsman-played wit his heart.enjoy retirement friend👊👊👊
— Henry Shefflin (@ShefflinHenry) November 11, 2016

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22. Tomás Ó Sé (Kerry)

@MrJackieTee what a career. Tough hard and brilliant. 🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅...9 medals to boot!!😜 enjoy retirement 👍🏼
— Tomás Ó Sé (@tomas5ky) November 11, 2016

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23. Michael Kavanagh (Kilkenny)

Welcome to retirement club @MrJackieTee @KilkennyCLG , a great warrior for Kk for yrs , corner forwards can now come out of hiding ,enjoy#9
— Michael kavanagh (@michaeljkav) November 11, 2016

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24. Aaron Kernan (Armagh)

Congrats @MrJackieTee on an outstanding inter county career. Consistent performer in a group that will be remembered for a lifetime.
— Aaron Kernan (@AaronKernan) November 11, 2016

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True warrior, legend, savage competitor, benchmark - tributes paid to Kilkenny's Tyrrell

1. Richie Hogan (Kilkenny)

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2. Aidan O’Mahony (Kerry)

3. Richie Power (Kilkenny)

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4. Shane McGrath (Tipperary)

5. Brian Hogan (Kilkenny)

6. Paul Flynn (Dublin)

7. TJ Reid (Kilkenny)

8. Brian Carroll (Offaly)

9. Kieran Joyce (Kilkenny)

10. Paul Galvin (Kerry)

11. Paul Murphy (Kilkenny)

12. Darran O’Sullivan (Kerry)

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13. JJ Delaney (Kilkenny)

14. Eoin Cadogan (Cork)

15. James Skehill (Galway)

16. Aidan Fogarty (Kilkenny)

17. John O’Dwyer (Tipperary)

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18. Marc Ó Sé (Kerry)

19. Eoin Murphy (Kilkenny)

20. Neil McManus (Antrim)

21. Henry Shefflin (Kilkenny)

22. Tomás Ó Sé (Kerry)

23. Michael Kavanagh (Kilkenny)

24. Aaron Kernan (Armagh)

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