Tom Kenny has brought the curtain down on his decade-long Cork hurling career.

The 32-year-old, who also dabbled with football in the early part of his inter-county career, won All-Ireland medals in 2004 and 2005, but fell short of adding a third this year when the Rebels lost the All-Ireland final to Clare after a replay.

Kenny also won three Munster titles and Inter-provincial honours in a glittering career. He lined out at midfield in Cork's All-Ireland final victories over Kilkenny and Galway in '04 and '05 respectively, and came on as a sub in this year's replay defeat after losing his place following a below-par display in Cork's semi-final victory over Dublin.

Kenny's decision comes after he helped his club Grenagh to Cork Junior 'A' Hurling and Intermediate Football honours in the past few weeks.

"I'm 32 now and I felt it was time to let other lads come through and have their chance. I'm healthy, it's not because of injury," he explained to the Irish Examiner.

"I've had a good innings with Cork, it would have been great to go out with a third All-Ireland medal this year, but it wasn't to be."

Paying tribute to Kenny, Cork hurling manager Jimmy Barry-Murphy said: "Tom has been an outstanding servant to Cork hurling, and was a fantastic example to the younger players on the panel.

"While we are sorry to see him go, we recognise the huge commitment he has made over many years and wish him all the very best in the future."

Kenny's retirement means that Brian Murphy is the only remaining link with the last Cork team to lift the Liam MacCarthy Cup. Tweet

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