Dan Shanahan calls time on glittering hurling career after 30 seasons

Lismore's championship exit marks the end of the road for the Déise legend. 

THE MAN: Dan Shanahan of Lismore leaves the pitch after his final match at Fraher Field.

Dan Shanahan has confirmed his retirement from hurling at the age of 45.

Twenty-nine years after his senior debut for his club Lismore, the 2007 hurler of the year announced his decision to WLR FM in the wake of the recent senior county quarter-final defeat defeat to Mount Sion.