Hurling: Pilkington retires from inter-county game

Offaly senior hurler Johnny Pilkington has announced his retirement from the inter-county game.

Tue, 12 Jun, 2001 - 09:37

Offaly senior hurler Johnny Pilkington has announced his retirement from the inter-county game.

He has described Sunday's loss at the hands of All Ireland champions Kilkenny as "the worst of my career".

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