Waterford's Pauric Mahony set to retire from inter-county game

Mahony’s exit would mean there are no players currently involved in the Waterford squad who previously worked with manager Davy Fitzgerald during his first stint with the Déise

SET TO RETIRE: Ballygunner star Pauric Mahony is set to retire from inter-county hurling. Pic: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Former Waterford captain Pauric Mahony is set to retire from inter-county hurling at the age of 30, the Irish Examiner understands.

The Ballygunner man is expected to step away after 12 seasons in the white and blue in which he claimed a National League title in 2015 and having been key component in Waterford reaching the 2017 All-Ireland final.