Dreamt it - Lived it - Loved it! I’ve made the decision to retire from the Kilkenny senior hurling team. For more than half of my life I had the honour of playing with Kilkenny through minor, U21 and senior. I’ve been lucky to be part of some incredible teams and to play
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alongside some of the greatest players ever. I want to wish Henry and his backroom team the very best of luck. I have no doubt Kilkenny will be back. The team has gained a massive supporter. To all coaches, backroom teams, medical staff, and kit men, I cannot thank you enough
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for the endless hours. A special mention to my great friend and mentor Brother Damien Brennan (RIP). Your guidance allowed me to perform at levels I did not believe were possible. I am now a better person because of you. It is hard to describe the bond you create with
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teammates when you spend five days a week together, all trying to achieve the same goal. To every player I had the honour of playing alongside, the journey would not have been as enjoyable without you. Above all, I hope to be remembered as a good teammate.
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To my parents, Paddy, and Bridget - I hope all those endless trips around the country were worth it in the end. Your support on the hardest days is what I appreciated more than anything; you always had my back. Of all my achievements and accolades, the one I am most proud of is
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representing you on the same field with my brothers Alan and Shane. I can only imagine the immense sense of pride you felt having three sons play for Kilkenny. My stubbornness and toughness definitely came from playing against my siblings at home. Thank you so much for all
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your guidance, and beatings! To my club @GlenmoreGAA - I am so proud to have represented our small parish, I cannot thank you all enough for your support. I hope I represented our club with distinction.
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Finally, to my wife Gráinne - words will never describe how grateful I am to have you by my side. Your immense support and drive allowed me to be the best version of myself. We’ve had unbelievable days, and with our daughter, Bríd, the best is yet to come.
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Sin é - the pleasure was all mine.

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A huge sarcastic and funny career lies ahead on this twitter shitshow, best ever between the sticks, Maith an Fear.
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Nope, the pleasure was ours also, a total ledge!!!!
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Absolutely top class and gentleman to go with it, congratulations and best wishes Spud 👏
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Congrats Eoin on a wonderful career. Best wishes for the future and thanks for the memories. PS more time to study NFL this Winter😉😉😆😆
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All the best Eoin you have given us Kilkenny supporters some of the best memories ever, that save in the dying minutes of the 23 semi final again Clare will live long in the memory 👏🖤💛
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Grudgingly.....u was a good 1..👏👏👏
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The very best in your retirement Eoin 👏👏👏
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Thanks for everything Eoin, enjoy your retirement 👌
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Thanks Eoin,great memories
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Sár imreoir 🟡⚫️ / 💚💛
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Thanks for all the great moments you gave us all
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Enjoy the rest.great keeper.
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Thanks for all the great days Eoin it was a pleasure to watch you play!
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Best of luck Eoin. A class act. Hope you and your family enjoy retirement.
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Thanks for all the great years you have given us all Eoin. Enjoy every minute of your well earned retirement. 🖤🧡
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Thanks for all your hard work and commitment to Kilkenny hurling
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Best of luck going forward. Thanks for some great memories.
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Fair play Eoin, thanks for some great memories. Best of luck for the future
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Brilliant keeper! Will be a big loss to Kilkenny
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