Kilkenny club 'hugely proud' as decorated player confirms retirement
The inter-county stalwart retires with four All-Ireland medals
Erins Own GAA Club have described outgoing senior inter-county hurler Conor Fogarty's career as 'remarkable' following confirmation of the defender's retirement earlier this week.
Fogarty joined the Kilkenny senior panel in 2011 at just 20 years old, and over the years has established himself as a key player in the squad winning four All-Ireland titles, nine Leinster titles and five National League titles.
The Erin's Own stalwart first lined out in the black & amber in 2007 when he joined the Kilkenny minor panel, the following season he put Leinster and All-Ireland Minor titles to his name playing at left half back before winning a Leinster U21 title the following year in 2009.
"Everyone in Erin’s Own GAA Club are hugely proud of Conor’s achievements. A remarkable career for both his Club and County," a post to Erins Own's social media read.
"His presence on the field has inspired many young Erin’s Own hurlers and his attitude, drive and leadership has been immense," it added.
Meanwhile, Kilkenny senior boss Derek Lyng stated it was a 'privilege' to work alongside Fogarty, adding, his 'contributions to Kilkenny hurling have been significant'.