Five-time Limerick All-Ireland winner Declan Hannon retires from hurling
Ottoline Spearman
Limerick's five-time All-Ireland winning captain Declan Hannon retired from inter-county hurling on Tuesday evening.
The Adare clubman brings the curtain down on a 15-year career with the Treaty.
Mr Hannon confirmed his retirement via a statement on the Limerick website on Tuesday evening.
"Following 15 years of representing Limerick, I have made the decision to retire from inter-county hurling.
"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. 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.
"From the bottom of my heart, go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir.
"Cuimhní cinn a mhairfidh go deo i mo chroí.
"Luimneach Abú."
Mr Hannon, who turns 33 this year, became captain in 2018. He lifted the Liam MacCarthy Cup five times in six seasons between 2018 and 2023, guiding the county to four successive triumphs between 2020 and 2023.
