All-Ireland hurling winner Johnny Coen has announced his retirement from Galway.
The 31-year-old was part of the squad that won the All-Ireland title in 2017, and played in midfield in the two-point win over Waterford in the final. With that win, Galway bridged a 29-year gap between their fourth and fifth titles.
A twelve year veteran of the Tribesmen, Coen won an All-Ireland under 21 medal in 2011 and picked up two National Hurling titles along with the 2017 triumph.
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“I’ve been privileged to share a dressing room with so many wonderful players and work with great people and management teams along the way which I am forever grateful,” Coen said in a statement issued on social media.
“It’s been a huge honour and privilege to play senior hurling with Galway. Now the time has come to retire from inter-county after 12 years in the maroon and while.
“It’s been some journey from corner-back to corner-forward and everything in between. I would like to thank my wife Meadhbh, my wonderful family, and friends for their constant support over the years.
“We have all enjoyed the journey and have covered every corner of Ireland with the maroon and white.
“I would also like to thank the Galway supporters who have travelled the length and breadth of the country supporting us.
“I am fortunate to be part of an incredible GAA club in Loughrea and look forward to continuing my career in the blue and yellow for many more years to come.”
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