Former Cork captain Stephen McDonnell retires from inter-county hurling

McDonnell made his debut for the Rebels in the 2011 National League
Former Cork captain Stephen McDonnell retires from inter-county hurling

Cork's Patrick Horgan and Stephen McDonnell after a 2019 National League clash. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

Wed, 06 Jan, 2021 - 15:09
Joel Slattery

Former Cork captain Stephen McDonnell has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.

The 31-year-old Glen Rovers defender made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon.

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