Another high-profile GAA retirement comes only one day after Declan O'Sullivan left Kerry football behind him.

This morning Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh announced on KCLR FM that he would retire frmo inter-county hurling.

In a statement released by Kilkenny GAA, Walsh thanked his family, as well as the Kilkenny team and management:

"For the last 13 years I have had the time of my life, lived my dream and have memories that will stay with me forever.

"I have been very fortunate and privileged to play along side terrific teammates and I thank them for being just that. It was also an absolute honour to play against many outstanding hurlers from all over the country.

"I would like to thank Brian Cody for his loyalty throughout all my years with Kilkenny and for believing in me as a player.

"Most importantly I want to thank each one of the management teams since 2002 for their support and advice, also the medics, back room staff and especially the one and only Rakard Cody who has been a great friend to us all."