Tipperary hurling legend announces his retirement

One of the finest hurlers of this century has announced his retirement as a Tipperary senior hurler.
The 2019 All-Ireland winning captain, Seamus Calanan won three All-Ireland's with his county, as well as four All-Star awards and is a former Hurler of the Year.

The Drom-Inch stalwart announced his inter-county retirement this morning. He turns 35 later this September, and despite his form in the club championship, has decided that now is the right time to bow out.

He released a statement through Tipperary County Board that began as follows: 

"After 16 years as a Tipperary senior hurler, I have decided to announce my retirement from Inter-County Hurling. Playing for Tipperary has always been a huge privilege for me, and I am very grateful to have had such an enjoyable career with so many great memories.

The highlight of my playing career was undoubtedly captaining Tipperary to All-Ireland success in 2019. Coming back to Tipperary and Drom and Inch with the Liam McCarthy Cup is something I will treasure forever. I will always be very grateful to Liam Sheedy for entrusting me with the role of captain.

I wish to thank all the Tipperary players I had the pleasure of calling my teammates since 2008. I have made lifelong friends and feel honoured to have taken to the pitch with some of the greatest hurlers who ever wore the Tipperary jersey. I am also grateful to all the managers and backroom teams who gave me so much support and guidance through the years.

I have been fortunate to meet many great people during my time hurling with Tipperary and through the GAA, but Eamon O’Shea was special amongst them all. As a mentor and friend, his guidance had a significant impact on my career, and I want to thank him most sincerely."

The full statement is here:

https://tipperary.gaa.ie/seamus-callanan-retirement-announcement/