Galway hurling manager Henry Shefflin will have to plan without Johnny Coen for the new season.
The Loughrea man has retired from the inter-county game at the age of 31.
RETIREMENT.
— Johnny coen (@Johnnycoen10) December 20, 2022
It's been some journey 🇶🇦🇶🇦 pic.twitter.com/zsR10qEyey
In his statement he said:
“It’s been a huge honour and privilege to play senior hurling with Galway. Now the time has come to retire from inter-county after 12 years in the maroon and white. It’s been some journey from corner-back to corner-forward and everything in between.”
“I would like to thank my wife Meadhbh, my wonderful family, and my friends for their constant support over the years.We have all enjoyed the journey and have covered every corner of Ireland with the maroon and white.”
“I’ve been privileged to share a dressing room with so many wonderful players and work with great people and management teams along the way which I am forever grateful.”
“I would also like to thank the Galway supporters who have travelled the length and breadth of the country supporting us.
“I am fortunate to be part of an incredible GAA club in Loughrea and look forward to continuing my career in the blue and yellow for many more years to come.”
Coen won an All-Ireland medal in 2017 after Galway bested Waterford in the final, an All-Ireland U21 medal in 2011’s win against Dublin and was named Young Hurler of the Year at the 2012 All-Stars.
He also collected two leagues and two Leinster Championship titles during his 12-year career.
