Anthony Nash was 'an unbelievable example to any young fella', former captain says

Kieran Murphy was on the panel with Nash in the goalkeeper’s early years on the panel and saw at close quarters how he worked on improving

Anthony Nash of Cork celebrates following the 2018 Munster SHC final. Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Former Cork captain and coach Kieran Murphy has paid tribute to the mental strength of goalkeeper Anthony Nash, who announced his retirement yesterday.

In a statement posted on Twitter, Kanturk clubman Nash, 36, said: “[I’d] Just like to take this opportunity to announce my retirement from inter-county hurling.