Kilkenny’s Michael Fennelly announces his retirement

Kilkenny’s Michael Fennelly has announced that he is to retire from inter-county hurling, saying "I feel my body has surpassed its limits at this time".

Kilkenny’s Michael Fennelly has announced that he is to retire from inter-county hurling, saying "I feel my body has surpassed its limits at this time".

The 32-year-old Ballyale Shamrocks man said he is grateful for a "fruitful 12-year tenure" with Kilkenny but is looking forward to spending his spare time with his new wife, Lesley.