Limerick stalwart Tom Condon confirms retirement from intercouty hurling

Double All-Ireland winner Tom Condon has confirmed his retirement from the intercounty scene after making his debut in 2009.

The 33-year-old retires with two Allianz League, three Munster titles and two All-Ireland medals to his name

The Knockaderry man will possibly be best remembered for his catch at the death in the 2018 All-Ireland final to seal a first triumph in 45-years.

Condon announced his retirement earlier in a statement saying,

“With a smile on my face and tear in my eye the time has come for me to step away from the inter-county hurling scene and this, what I can only describe as ‘Limerick family.”

He will leave the pane as one of Limerick’s longest serving players having joined the set up in 2009 alongside Graeme Mulcahy.

He featured in the 2005 minor All-Ireland final which Limerick lost to Galway before gaining revenge in the senior decider 13 years later.

A no nonsense corner back, Condon was nominated for an All-Star Award in both 2011 and 2013, the year in which he helped Limerick to a first Munster title in 19 years.

In his full retirement statement, Condon thanked a long list as he now looks forward to “supporting Limerick to future glory.”

“With a smile on my face and tear in my eye the time has come for me to step away from the Inter County Hurling scene and this, what I can only describe as “Limerick family “

Words cannot describe what this group of people have done for me both as a hurler and a person on and off the field through bad and good times, I am forever grateful to all.

I am blessed to be able to walk away with some of the best friendships and memories that will last a lifetime and knowing that I have played with and against some of the top athletes in the game!

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank some people that have afforded me the chance wear the green and white:

To my parents Christina and Sean, my sisters Sinead and Orla, my wife Sarah and son Nicky and to all my family and friends who have been with me along this journey, through the highs and lows I thank you all for your patience and understanding.

To my club Knockaderry and all the coaches involved with the club thanks for giving me the platform to represent both my club and family at Inter County level, it has been a privilege.

Big thank you to all the Limerick managers and coaches especially John Kiely, Paul Kinnerk and Caroline Currid. To The selectors, backroom and medical teams over the years who kept faith in me and gave me the opportunity to fulfill my childhood dream

To the County Board Officials past and present, in particular present Chairperson John Cregan and long serving Secretary Mike O’Riordan for their guidance and help, there was never an issue.

To J.P., Noreen and all the McManus family for their continued support to Limerick through the good and bad times , who have always gone above and beyond for Limerick a sincere thank you.

And lastly and by no means least the Limerick public and supporters, who have stuck by us through thick and thin and are without doubt the best supporters in Ireland. I thank you all for this unrivaled support over the years, the buzz and roar of the crowd running onto the pitch representing Limerick will be greatly missed!

I look forward to supporting Limerick to future glory from a different perspective

Luimneach Abù”

Tom Condon