Patrick Horgan retires from inter-county hurling

Patrick Horgan has retired from senior inter-county hurling. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Cork's Patrick Horgan has retired from senior inter-county hurling.

The prolific forward, who made his Cork debut in 2008, won four Munster SHC titles and an Allianz Hurling League medal.

"After careful consideration having focused on playing for my club Glen Rovers in recent weeks, I have made the decision to step back from inter-county hurling," Horgan said in a social media post.

"Firstly, I would like to thank my family for their love, support and encouragement over the years - my wife Ashley and son Jack, my father Pat, my mother Ann, sisters Ann Marie and Audrey, my brother Johnny, my nephews, niece and my in-laws. Without you all I wouldn't be where I am today.

"A huge thank you to my friends and teammates past and present who have always had my back, and to my club Glen Rovers who have backed and supported me throughout the years."

Four time All-Star Horgan acknowledged those, who assisted him during his inter-county career. "I would also like to thank Jimmy Barry-Murphy, Kieran Kingston, John Meyler and Pat Ryan in particular, as well as all the men and lifelong friends I played with in the red and white," he reflected.

"I wish them and the new manager Ben O'Connor the very best in the coming season.

"I have worn the red jersey for 18 years and it has been the privilege of my life to represent the people of Cork during that time. I will always be grateful for the support the Cork people have given our team in good times and bad. They are truly the greatest supporters in Ireland."