An iconic shot from the 2014 All-Ireland semi-final win against Limerick, taken by INPHO photographer Cathal Noonan. Cathal Noonan / INPHO
Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO
KILKENNY GOALKEEPER DAVID Herity, a five-time All-Ireland winner with the Cats, has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.
The Dunnamaggin man, who started in both the 2011 and 2012 All-Ireland final wins, follows team-mate Tommy Walsh in hanging up his hurl.
“It has been a great honour for me to have been part of the Kilkenny squad for the past seven years and this is not a decision I have arrived at lightly,” Herity, 31, said in a statement released through the Gaelic Players’ Association.
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“However, I believe the time is right for me now to move on and I hope to dedicate the remainder of my playing days to my club Dunnamaggin.
My journey as a county player has been truly wonderful – it has been a privilege to have been involved with such an incredible group of hurlers and I am very fortunate to have tasted the ultimate success on the All-Ireland stage.
Herity joined the Cats’ senior set-up in 2008 and after nailing down the number one jersey in 2011, he started the All-Ireland final wins against Tipperary and Galway in 2011 and 2012.
This season he had to fight Eoin Murphy for his position and, although he played in the semi-final win over Limerick, he was an unused sub in the final against Tipperary.
Herity continued: “I have played against some truly outstanding warriors and I am so proud to have represented my county during such a historic era for Kilkenny hurling.
It isn’t a journey you travel alone, however, and I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the many people who helped me throughout my career – in particular my family and girlfriend whose support underpinned my commitment to Kilkenny hurling.
“I am deeply grateful to our manager Brian Cody, to our outstanding management and backroom teams and the Kilkenny Co Board for all their support.
“Thanks also to all my friends and clubmates in Dunnamaggin – to all the people who played a part in my development as a player. Thanks to the staff at Huntstown National School for being so understanding and patient.
“Thanks also to the Gaelic Players Association for their support – I was honoured to have represented the GPA on the Kilkenny panel.
“Finally I would like to wish Brian and the Kilkenny squad the very best of luck for the forthcoming season.”
Kilkenny's All-Ireland winning goalkeeper David Herity announces his retirement
KILKENNY GOALKEEPER DAVID Herity, a five-time All-Ireland winner with the Cats, has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.
The Dunnamaggin man, who started in both the 2011 and 2012 All-Ireland final wins, follows team-mate Tommy Walsh in hanging up his hurl.
“It has been a great honour for me to have been part of the Kilkenny squad for the past seven years and this is not a decision I have arrived at lightly,” Herity, 31, said in a statement released through the Gaelic Players’ Association.
“However, I believe the time is right for me now to move on and I hope to dedicate the remainder of my playing days to my club Dunnamaggin.
Herity joined the Cats’ senior set-up in 2008 and after nailing down the number one jersey in 2011, he started the All-Ireland final wins against Tipperary and Galway in 2011 and 2012.
This season he had to fight Eoin Murphy for his position and, although he played in the semi-final win over Limerick, he was an unused sub in the final against Tipperary.
Herity continued: “I have played against some truly outstanding warriors and I am so proud to have represented my county during such a historic era for Kilkenny hurling.
“I am deeply grateful to our manager Brian Cody, to our outstanding management and backroom teams and the Kilkenny Co Board for all their support.
“Thanks also to all my friends and clubmates in Dunnamaggin – to all the people who played a part in my development as a player. Thanks to the staff at Huntstown National School for being so understanding and patient.
“Thanks also to the Gaelic Players Association for their support – I was honoured to have represented the GPA on the Kilkenny panel.
“Finally I would like to wish Brian and the Kilkenny squad the very best of luck for the forthcoming season.”
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