Five-time Limerick All-Ireland winner Declan Hannon retires from inter-county hurling

Declan Hannon said hurling has given him "moments I will carry in my heart forever".

Declan Hannon said he will be "forever grateful" to Limerick hurling manager John Kiely. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Limerick’s Declan Hannon, the most successful captain in All-Ireland SHC history, has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.

The Adare man, who lifted the Liam MacCarthy Cup five times in six seasons between 2017 and ’22 and turns 33 next month, confirmed his decision via a statement on the Limerick website on Tuesday evening.