Five-time All-Ireland winner Graeme Mulcahy this week announced his retirement from inter-county hurling, bringing the curtain down on a glittering, trophy-laden 16-year career with Limerick.
The Kilmallock man made his senior debut in 2009, and was part of John Kiely’s all-conquering side that ended the county’s 45-year wait to lift the Liam MacCarthy Cup in 2018, before going on to lift the trophy four more times, in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, in addition to collecting multiple Munster and National League titles. 2018 was an extra special year for Mulcahy, too, as he was awarded a GAA/GPA All-Star.
In a statement released by Limerick GAA, the 34-year-old confirmed the news, saying: “After 16 seasons, I have decided that the time is right for me to announce my retirement from inter county hurling. To have been entrusted to represent Limerick by the numerous management teams, and sharing the dressing room with all my past and current team-mates, has been a great honour. I leave with fantastic memories, lifelong friends and an immense pride in what we have achieved.
“The highlight of my playing career was undoubtedly being a part of the team that ended the 45 years wait to bring the Liam MacCarthy Cup back to Limerick. Coming back to the county with the cup is something I will treasure forever. I will always be very grateful to John Kiely and his management team for allowing me to play a part in that.”
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