'Dedication, determination and sportsmanship': Martin pays tribute to Cork's legend Horgan

Horgan has brought the curtain down on an 18-year record-breaking career in Cork red, having made since debut back in 2008.

Patrick Horgan of Cork runs onto the pitch past the Liam MacCarthy cup before the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Cork and Tipperary at Croke Park in Dublin. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

As the GAA world reacts to the inter-county retirement of Cork hurling great Patrick Horgan, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has thanked the Glen Rovers clubman for his dedication and contribution to the sport, and in particular, Cork. 

Horgan has brought the curtain down on an 18-year record-breaking career in Cork red, having made his debut back in 2008.