Maurice Shanahan reveals extent of struggle against depression

Waterford hurler Maurice Shanahan has opened up on his battle with depression, revealing how his life was “nearly taken” last year.
Maurice Shanahan reveals extent of struggle against depression

The 25-year-old, who last night picked up his first All- Star award, informed Waterford manager Derek McGrath last Christmas that he wouldn’t be returning to the Déise set-up in 2015 such was his struggle with depression.

“Tonight is a special night for all the lads who got nominated and all the lads who are getting All-Stars, but it is probably an extra special night for me because of the road I came through to get here,” he told RTÉ Radio 1’s Drivetime program yesterday.

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