Kilkenny's former skipper, Cillian Buckley, has announced today that he will be retiring from inter-county hurling.
Buckley won three All-Ireland senior titles, eight Leinster senior championships, and five National Hurling League crowns during his time with the Leinster province.
The two-time All-Star has struggled for gametime recently and will concentrate on club matters with Dicksboro
Cillian Buckley Announces his Retirement. Click on the link below for the full statement. https://t.co/tPmGmchOuC
— Kilkenny GAA (@KilkennyCLG) August 1, 2024
“Cillian has been a true servant to Kilkenny and I’m honoured to have had the opportunity to work with Cillian and witness first-hand his commitment to excellence and the high standards he held himself to throughout his career,” said Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng in the wake of the news
“Cillian was a brilliant team player with a great attitude and I wish him well in his retirement.”
County board chairman PJ Kenny paid his own tribute to Cillian, saying: “On behalf of Kilkenny County Board and all associated with Kilkenny hurling, I would like to thank Cillian for his service to Kilkenny and for all the great memories he has given us and all the supporters over the years. I wish Cillian the very best for the future.”
