Wexford hurler Matthew O’Hanlon has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.
The St. James' clubman first lined out for his native county in 2011 and has played 140 competitive games for Wexford at senior level.
The 33-year-old captained Wexford from 2014, swapping the armband with another Wexford star, Lee Chin, during his career.
One of the high points of O’Hanlon’s career was winning the Leinster title in 2019. O’Hanlon was also a nominee for All-Star awards in hurling in 2016, 2017, and 2019.
His talents didn’t just lie in hurling; he was also a talented footballer for Wexford, winning a Leinster U21 title in 2011.
Announcing his retirement, O’Hanlon expressed his delight at representing his native county at the highest level in hurling.
The long-serving Matthew O'Hanlon has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling, after 14 years with our senior team. All in Wexford GAA thank him for his service, and wish him all the best for the future.https://t.co/jP9oyQgwKT
— Wexford GAA (@OfficialWexGAA) December 28, 2024
“It’s been a privilege to wear the purple and gold and one of the greatest honours of my life to have had the opportunity to lead this group. I’ve loved every minute of it and will cherish the friendships and memories I’ve made forever,” he said via Wexford GAA's website.
“I am incredibly grateful to all my teammates, managers, coaches, Wexford supporters, the county board, and all those behind the scenes who supported me and the team to be the best we could be over the years. Your hard work and dedication have been invaluable; thank you.”
The statement concluded with a special thanks to his club, St. James’, which played a significant role in helping him achieve his goals.
“I wish to extend a special word of thanks to my club, St. James’, who encouraged and supported me every step of the way.”
The Allianz Hurling League returns in January, with Wexford’s first clash against All-Ireland runners-up Cork in Division 1A. The match is scheduled to take place on January 26th at 3:45 p.m.
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