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Richie English retires from Limerick Senior Hurling team
Richie English has announced his retirement from Inter-County Hurling. Richie is pictured above celebrating the senior hurler’s Munster Final victory in 2023. Picture: Olena Oleksienko/ilovelimerick
Richie English has announced his retirement from Inter-County Hurling after nine years with the Limerick senior team and five All-Ireland Championships

Doon native, Richie English, has officially retired from inter-county hurling, drawing the curtain on a nine-year career with the Limerick Senio Hurling panel which saw the hurler win five All-Ireland medals.
Richie, who joined the extended panel in 2014, made his senior championship debut in 2016 after earlier appearances in the National League that spring.
The 29-year-old played a key role in Limerick’s hurling resurgence but faced challenges in recent years including a cruciate ligament injury in 2020 which saw him sidelines before the Covid-19 pandemic. Following the injury, English was in the periphery of the starting team ask Limerick went on to win their four-in-a-row All Ireland Championships.
Announcing his decision, English released a heartfelt statement through Limerick GAA, saying, “After nine years, the time has come for me to leave the Limerick Senior Hurling Panel. It has been an honour to be part of this group and we have made incredible memories. It is not easy to step away from such a wonderful group but unfortunately, my body will not let me get to the levels needed for the coming year.
“Thank you to my family, friends and partner Kathleen for their help and support throughout my career. I would like to thank my clubs Doon and Oola, along with my underage coaches, for their guidance and encouragement over the years.
“I would also like to thank the current and former Limerick management teams for giving me the opportunity to wear the green and white of Limerick. In particular I want to thank John and Paul along with their backroom teams for bringing me with them on this incredible journey. Also I would like to express my gratitude to the medical teams, especially Mark Melbourne and Dr. James Ryan, who helped me to recover from the injuries during my career.”
The Doon man also showed his appreciation for the support beyond his teammates and family, saying, “I would like to extend my appreciation to the Limerick County Board, Club Limerick and sponsors JP and Noreen Mc Manus for their support to the team during my career.”
English’s career highlights extend beyond his senior accomplishment having captained Limerick’s minors to their first Munster title in 29 years in 2013 and was named U21 Player of the Championship in 2015 as Limerick triumphed at that level for the first time in over a decade. Additionally, he was part of Mary Immaculate College’s Fitzgibbon Cup-winning teams in 2016 and 2017.
Commentating on the news Limerick GAA Chairman Seamus Mc Namara said “On behalf of Limerick County Board I wish to thank Richie for his enormous contribution to Limerick GAA over the last number of years. Richie has had a number of setbacks over the years but has always shown great resolve in getting back to the field where he has excelled. He has been a fantastic ambassador for the County and we wish Richie all the best in the future.”