With 'deep regret and heartbreak' Limerick hurler Shane Dowling forced to retire at 27

Limerick’s Shane Dowling has been forced to retire from inter-county hurling through injury at the age of 27.
With 'deep regret and heartbreak' Limerick hurler Shane Dowling forced to retire at 27
Thu, 02 Jul, 2020 - 11:32
John Fogarty

Shane Dowling of Limerick celebrates following the 2018 All-Ireland final against Galway at Croke Park. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Shane Dowling of Limerick celebrates following the 2018 All-Ireland final against Galway at Croke Park. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Limerick’s Shane Dowling has been forced to retire from inter-county hurling through injury at the age of 27.

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