LIMERICK GREAT Declan Hannon has announced he is retiring from inter-county hurling.
The 32-year-old won five All-Irelands and seven Munster titles during the course of a distinguished career.
Limerick’s most decorated captain and three-time All-Star brings to an end a 15-year stint representing the county.
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“It has been one of the greatest honours of my life to wear the Limerick jersey, to represent my county, and share the highest of highs with people I love,” the Adare GAA player said in a statement issued this evening.
“Hurling has been a major part of my life since I was a child. It tested me, it humbled me, and it gave me moments I will carry in my heart forever.”
The Limerick Senior Hurling Management and Limerick County Board added: “Declan has served his county with great distinction for the last 15 years, making history in captaining the team for a record number of All-Irelands and Munster Championships and becoming the first Limerick man to lift the Mick Mackey Cup.
“Declan has worn the jersey with pride and excellence throughout his career. His leadership was quiet and understated, exemplified by his relentless drive to be the best he could be and to help those around him be the best that they could be. The team always came first with Declan. He always led by example, assured and at ease in the midst of the chaos of championship hurling.
“We want to thank Declan for his unstinting service to his county. He will be forever remembered for lifting the Liam McCarthy Cup for the first time in 45 years in 2018.
“We wish Declan and [his wife] Louise the very best as they enter the next chapter of their lives.”
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Limerick great Declan Hannon retires from inter-county hurling
LIMERICK GREAT Declan Hannon has announced he is retiring from inter-county hurling.
The 32-year-old won five All-Irelands and seven Munster titles during the course of a distinguished career.
Limerick’s most decorated captain and three-time All-Star brings to an end a 15-year stint representing the county.
“It has been one of the greatest honours of my life to wear the Limerick jersey, to represent my county, and share the highest of highs with people I love,” the Adare GAA player said in a statement issued this evening.
“Hurling has been a major part of my life since I was a child. It tested me, it humbled me, and it gave me moments I will carry in my heart forever.”
The Limerick Senior Hurling Management and Limerick County Board added: “Declan has served his county with great distinction for the last 15 years, making history in captaining the team for a record number of All-Irelands and Munster Championships and becoming the first Limerick man to lift the Mick Mackey Cup.
“Declan has worn the jersey with pride and excellence throughout his career. His leadership was quiet and understated, exemplified by his relentless drive to be the best he could be and to help those around him be the best that they could be. The team always came first with Declan. He always led by example, assured and at ease in the midst of the chaos of championship hurling.
“We want to thank Declan for his unstinting service to his county. He will be forever remembered for lifting the Liam McCarthy Cup for the first time in 45 years in 2018.
“We wish Declan and [his wife] Louise the very best as they enter the next chapter of their lives.”
You can read the full statement here.
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