By Cian O'Connell

Tipperary's Seamus Callanan has retired from inter-county hurling.

The Drom-Inch clubman won three All-Ireland senior medals, four All-Stars, and six Munster titles in the blue and gold jersey.

"Playing for Tipperary has always been a huge privilege for me, and I am very grateful to have had such an enjoyable career with so many great memories," Callanan says.

"The highlight of my playing career was undoubtedly captaining Tipperary to All-Ireland success in 2019. Coming back to Tipperary and Drom and Inch with the Liam McCarthy Cup is something I will treasure forever. I will always be very grateful to Liam Sheedy for entrusting me with the role of captain.

"I wish to thank all the Tipperary players I had the pleasure of calling my teammates since 2008. I have made lifelong friends and feel honoured to have taken to the pitch with some of the greatest hurlers who ever wore the Tipperary jersey.

"I am also grateful to all the managers and backroom teams who gave me so much support and guidance through the years."

Callanan acknowledged the central role occupied by Eamon O'Shea in his sporting journey. "I have been fortunate to meet many great people during my time hurling with Tipperary and through the GAA, but Eamon O’Shea was special amongst them all," Callanan adds. 

"As a mentor and friend, his guidance had a significant impact on my career, and I want to thank him most sincerely."

Tipperary manager Liam Cahill praised Callanan's rich contribution. “I have been privileged to have known and managed Seamus if only for a short period of time," Cahill says. 

"Seamus leaves us with countless memorable moments and a legacy that will inspire future generations of young hurlers not just in Tipperary, but across Ireland, he owes nothing to Tipperary and I wish him the very best in to the future."