CILLIAN BUCKLEY HAS announced his retirement from the Kilkenny senior hurling team.
Buckley made 56 Championship appearances for Kilkenny over 13 years, winning three All-Ireland SHC titles, five National Leagues and eight Leinster Championships.
Buckley is also a two-time All Star, collecting the award in 2014 and 2015.
Cillian Buckley Announces his Retirement. Click on the link below for the full statement. https://t.co/tPmGmchOuC
— Kilkenny GAA (@KilkennyCLG) August 1, 2024
The Dicksboro clubman joined the Kilkenny senior panel at the age of 19 in 2012, after captaining Kilkenny to All-Ireland minor success in 2010.
Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng said: “Cillian has been a true servant to Kilkenny and I’m honoured to have had the opportunity to work with Cillian and witness first-hand his commitment to excellence and the high standards he held himself to throughout his career.
“Cillian was a brilliant team player with a great attitude and I wish him well in his retirement.”
Great player to be able to bring on and steady things up. Got a bit unlucky with injuries at the wrong times but a great player on his day. Happy retirement to you Cillian.
Great player. Best wishes to him. Mad how he got married the day before the 2023 All-Ireland final…!
Enjoy your retirement Cillian. Thanks for the memories.