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24 Oct 2025

Limerick All-Ireland winner calls time on distinguished hurling career

Graeme Mulcahy has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling

Limerick All-Ireland winner calls time on distinguished hurling career

Graeme Mulcahy his announced his retirement from inter-county hurling, PICTURE: Sportsfile

LIMERICK'S Graeme Mulcahy has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling. Mulcahy lined out for the Limerick senior hurlers for 16 years and he made his debut in 2009 during the National League against Kilkenny.

The Kilmallock clubman won seven Munster titles and five All-Ireland titles during his inter-county career. The Limerick corner forward won an all-star in 2018 when Limerick ended their 45 year year wait for the Liam McCarthy cup. 

In this statement this afternoon, Mulcahy paid tribute to his teammates and the Limerick senior hurling management team. 

"After 16 seasons, I have decided that the time is right for me to announce my retirement from inter county hurling. To have been entrusted to represent Limerick by the numerous management teams and sharing the dressing room with all my past and current team-mates has been a great honour. I leave with fantastic memories, lifelong friends and an immense pride in what we have achieved.

The highlight of my playing career was undoubtedly being apart of the team that ended the 45 years wait to bring the Liam McCarthy Cup back to Limerick. Coming back to the county with the Cup is something I will treasure forever. I will always be very grateful to John and his management team for allowing me to play a part in that."

John Kiely paid tribute to Mulcahy's contribution to the Limerick senior hurling team. 

"He was a tremendous example to those around him by way of his commitment, dedication and relentless work rate on and off of the field.

Graeme wore the jersey with pride and distinction throughout his amazing career.  His leadership in the dressing room and desire to always put the team first were aspects that most never get to see but without which a team cannot be successful.
 
Graeme leaves with a catalogue of wonderful achievements and memories that he can saviour for years to come with Laura, Róise and Aislinn.  We want to wish them the very best for the future" said Kiely. 

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