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21 Jan 2026

PICTURES: Adare GAA club celebrate Declan Hannon's outstanding inter-county career with Limerick

Adare GAA Club paid tribute to Declan Hannon’s inter-county hurling career with Limerick last Saturday evening

Reporter:

Paul Shaughnessy; Pictures Helen O'Callaghan

21 Jan 2026 5:30 PM

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paul.shaughnessy@limerickleader.ie

Adare GAA Club paid tribute to Declan Hannon’s inter-county hurling career with Limerick at a special event held last Saturday evening in the Woodlands House Hotel.On the night, Hannon’s inter-county and club teammates, along with his managers at school, club and inter-county level, took to the stage to share memories and reflections on his remarkable career.

Declan Hannon has announced his decision to retire from inter-county hurling in October after a glittering 15-year career with the Shannonsiders. 

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Thirty two-year-old Adare clubman Hannon captained Limerick to an historic five All-Ireland senior hurling titles, including four-in-a-row of Liam MacCarthy Cup wins.

The stylish defender won seven Munster senior hurling championship medals, including captaining his county to an unprecented six-in-a-row of provincial titles.Hannon also won three All-Stars and three Allianz National Hurling League titles.

For full coverage of Adare GAA’s event honouring Declan Hannon, see this week’s Limerick Leader, in shops from Wednesday.

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