GALWAY DEFENDER AIDAN Harte has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling after 13 seasons.
Harte was a member of the side that captured the 2017 All-Ireland SHC title where Galway ended a 29-year wait to lift the Liam MacCarthy.
The Gort clubman has been a consistent fixture in the Galway team throughout his career.
“It has been an honour and a privilege to represent Galway at senior level for 13 seasons,” Harte said in a statement today. “This is something I never took for granted. Unfortunately, it has also taken its toll on the body and therefore the time has come for me to turn the page.
“I would sincerely like to thank in particular my family Josie, Karen and Aileen, girlfriend Camilla, close friends, coaches, teammates, medical and backroom staff for all their support. I would also like to acknowledge the huge role my club Gort has played in my development as a hurler and a person.
“Being in a position to share the field with and against some of the greatest players to ever play the game along with getting the chance to showcase our sport worldwide has provided with me memories I will forever cherish and making many great friends during those times.
Media Announcement: Aidan Harte retires from Intercounty hurling with Galway. pic.twitter.com/wawipiMJC0
— Galway GAA (@Galway_GAA) December 3, 2021
“With the ongoing time and commitment involved intercounty I cannot thank the GPA enough. They provided me with numerous opportunities off the field in order to progress my career which has been aided considerably by my past and present employers through their understanding and cohesion in certain situations.
“The Galway supporters have always been phenomenal, making huge sacrifices to support us on our journey. Now I look forward to being once again, willing on the current management team and players to every success in 2022 and beyond.”
Two greatest sporting occasions ive ever witnesses were that game and also mayo v Dublin in all Ireland semi final. I can say that with objectivity coz I’m from Kildare but I have to say that afternoon when mcateer stuck it in the Dutch met will live with me till the day I die. COYBIG!
No he did not get booked for that challenge, just a talking to.
Coybig
He also had a great bit of skill in the lead up to the goal if memory serves
was he booked for that? I can’t recall
@Cathal, I agree 100%. I was at both games and McAteer’s goal was a classic
The Mayo comeback was incredible …..and I’m a Dub!.
One bad memory I have of the Dutch game was when Hassellbank came on as a sub the monkey chants started and some idiot even threw a banana onto the field. I was disgusted and the dope that threw that fruit onto the field was lucky I wasn’t standing near him. Yes, I am a Chelsea supporter also.
What a tackle , will never forget that day in the south terrace, but people forget Overmars was man of the match that day
Not the official man of the match ,but Overmars tore Ireland’s defence apart that day
The Dutch would have won if the ball ran evenly across the surface. Rugby pitch suited Ireland. Always remember Kluivert’s early miss.