Patrick Horgan retires: Cork’s record-breaking forward ends 18-year inter-county career

Patrick Horgan, Cork’s all-time leading scorer, retires after 18 years, four All-Stars, and a decorated club and county career

Patrick Horgan has called time on his inter-county hurling career after 18 years playing for the Rebels. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Cork hurling icon Patrick Horgan has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling in a statement posted today on social media.

"After careful consideration having focused on playing for my club Glen Rovers in recent weeks, I have made the decision to step back from intercounty hurling.