An amateur living the life of a professional

Eddie Brennan has no regrets.

Eight All-Ireland medals and his name secured in Kilkenny hurling folklore, softened the blow when he hung up the black and amber jersey for the last time. And now with the GAA world agog at Lar Corbett’s decision to step aside from the Tipperary panel, Brennan is perfectly placed to offer an insight into the changed landscape of top flight hurling.

“It was a big decision,” he agrees, on his retirement. “But the way I look at it, it was never about how many medals I won. If that was your motivation it might have been a temptation, but not for me.