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Stephen McDonnell calls time on Cork career

Stephen McDonnell has retired from inter-county hurling
Stephen McDonnell has retired from inter-county hurling

Former Cork senior hurling captain Stephen McDonnell has called time on his inter-county career.

The 31-year-old enjoyed a nine-year senior career with the Rebels, making his debut in 2011 and his highpoint came in 2017 when he captained Cork to Munster SHC glory.

McDonnell retires with two Munster senior title medals and an All-Ireland runners-up medal from 2013.

"You know, when you know. Now is the right time for me to let go of inter-county hurling and retire," he announced on LinkedIn.

"What a journey - blood, sweat and tears! I am truly grateful for being tested at the highest level, for soldiering alongside incredible men - my friends - my brothers and for everyone who has supported me in pursuing this dream, in particular my selfless partner Erika, my encouraging family, the GPA for their support of my off field endeavours and my club, the Glen Rovers."

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