Paul Flanagan, the Clare inter-county hurler, has retired this week.
The 32-year-old defender won two All-Ireland titles with his native Clare: one in the Under-21 All-Ireland in 2013, and the other in the senior championship last year against Cork. Flanagan also won two Allianz Hurling League titles and has four county titles, as well as one Munster Club title with Ballyea.
Speaking on Clare's social media, the Ballyea player admitted it was an honour to have played for his beloved Clare.
"It has been the honour of my life. Thank you for the support and opportunity along the way," Flanagan said.
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Clare and Ballyea defender Paul Flanagan has today announced his retirement from inter county hurling . Congratulations to Paul on his legacy and an exemplary career with Clare and thanks to him for all the countless memories and tenacious performances he gave us in Saffron and… pic.twitter.com/aBUdnAEg8j
— Clare Gaa (@GaaClare) September 27, 2024
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Clare GAA also wished Flanagan all the best in his retirement: "We wish Paul all the best in his retirement. He has been a fantastic player, leader, ambassador, and teammate throughout his 11-year senior career in saffron and blue.
"Anyone who has shared a dressing room with Paul will attest that he has embodied all a Clare supporter could wish for in a hurler. We thank him sincerely for his dedication and commitment, in addition to the wonderful days of hurling he has delivered.
"All in Clare GAA congratulate Paul as one of our most decorated players in terms of silverware, and we wish him continued success with his club Ballyea and in all aspects of his future."
