Cillian Buckley has brought the curtain down on his 14-year Kilkenny senior hurling career.

The three-time All-Ireland SHC winner has announced his retirement at the age of 32. The Dicksboro clubman also won eight Leinster SHC titles and five Allianz League medals in a career stretching back to 2012 when he was first called up by Brian Cody. In all, he made 56 championship appearances. 

Paying tribute to Buckley, Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng said: "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."

Kilkenny GAA chairman PJ Kenny added: "I would like to thank Cillian for his service to Kilkenny and for all the great memories he has given us and all the supporters over the years.

"I wish Cillian the very best for the future." 

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