CILLIAN BUCKLEY HAS announced his retirement from the Kilkenny senior hurling team.

Buckley made 56 Championship appearances for Kilkenny over 13 years, winning three All-Ireland SHC titles, five National Leagues and eight Leinster Championships.

Buckley is also a two-time All Star, collecting the award in 2014 and 2015.

Cillian Buckley Announces his Retirement. Click on the link below for the full statement. https://t.co/tPmGmchOuC

— Kilkenny GAA (@KilkennyCLG) August 1, 2024

The Dicksboro clubman joined the Kilkenny senior panel at the age of 19 in 2012, after captaining Kilkenny to All-Ireland minor success in 2010.

Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng said: “Cillian has been a true servant to Kilkenny and I’m honoured to have had the opportunity to work with Cillian and witness first-hand his commitment to excellence and the high standards he held himself to throughout his career. 

“Cillian was a brilliant team player with a great attitude and I wish him well in his retirement.”