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Doesn't look like there's a thread on this yet. It's a real shame that he has had to pack it in at such a young age, but it's a no-brainer when you read what he's been dealing with. He was the epitome of a naturally gifted hurler. In an excellent Limerick team where he wasn't a regular starter (due to the physical issues he had to deal with I'm sure), he still looked a cut above skill-wise when he came on. He could do things that the others simply couldn't. He was a star on the Limerick team from a very young age. I'm delighted he got his intercounty All-Ireland, which he has alongside his club title. While it could have been so much more without this issue, he still left his mark on hurling. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2039 - 02/07/2020 23:19:25 2282816 Link
Replying To WanPintWin: "Doesn't look like there's a thread on this yet. It's a real shame that he has had to pack it in at such a young age, but it's a no-brainer when you read what he's been dealing with. He was the epitome of a naturally gifted hurler. In an excellent Limerick team where he wasn't a regular starter (due to the physical issues he had to deal with I'm sure), he still looked a cut above skill-wise when he came on. He could do things that the others simply couldn't. He was a star on the Limerick team from a very young age. I'm delighted he got his intercounty All-Ireland, which he has alongside his club title. While it could have been so much more without this issue, he still left his mark on hurling." Sorry to see Shane go.A superb hurler and last few years a supersub that could change a game in the blink of an eye.A Limerick Legend and a joy to watch CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 3675 - 03/07/2020 11:40:22 2282858 Link
Always seemed to get a big score for Limerick. Ultra talent shame his career was cut short. gatha (Kilkenny) - Posts: 318 - 03/07/2020 11:54:35 2282860 Link
was terribly dissapointed when i heard the news....i really feel for him. to me what made him stand out from others was he's vision and brain unbelievable talent. i umpired a match a few yrs ago i think it was with the na piarsigh u21s and they got a 21 yard free into the goals i was at, he went for a goal and nearly drove the net into the city end terrace .... you always felt when dowling came on something special was going to happen because he had that hurling brain to make things happen. a fierce loss to limerick but am delighted he got his allireland medal in 2018. best of luck going forward and i wouldnt be surprised to see him on the sunday game panel and he has that infectious personality about him . would be a great addition. munsterchamps (Limerick) - Posts: 1097 - 03/07/2020 12:21:13 2282866 Link
A huge loss to Limerick, he gave that x factor. A very unpredictable player, such super skill and ability to change a match. His performance off the bench against Cork in the All-Ireland Semi final completely changed the match and Limerick's year. A wonderful hurler, it's sad to see such a talent retire so early but he has had a wonderful career. Munsters and an All-Ireland with Limerick and Munster and All-Ireland honours with Na Phiarsaigh. MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13707 - 03/07/2020 12:36:32 2282868 Link
Great hurler. Pure shame to see him go. Best of luck in his future. Trump2020 (Galway) - Posts: 2119 - 03/07/2020 13:01:06 2282874 Link
Given his skill, success and attitude for both my club and county he might just be my favourite hurler of all time Breezy (Limerick) - Posts: 1236 - 03/07/2020 14:03:17 2282893 Link
Good luck to him, got his celtic cross before he left. A career cut too short. StoreysTash (Wexford) - Posts: 1732 - 03/07/2020 15:22:39 2282918 Link
Best of luck to Shane in his retirement,its a shame his career has been cut short,he was a very skilful hurler. mooncat (Kilkenny) - Posts: 533 - 03/07/2020 20:41:43 2282960 Link
Milking it a bit is he or am i missing something gahfan (Wexford) - Posts: 636 - 03/07/2020 21:34:48 2282965 Link
Very sad news about Shane , he was a terrific player. Johnnyprophet (Galway) - Posts: 39 - 04/07/2020 07:42:35 2282983 Link
Replying To gahfan: "Milking it a bit is he or am i missing something" ? MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13707 - 04/07/2020 11:23:34 2283000 Link
Replying To gahfan: "Milking it a bit is he or am i missing something" if wexford had a shane dowling in the semi final last year against tipp ye may just be all ireland champions now..... munsterchamps (Limerick) - Posts: 1097 - 04/07/2020 11:55:48 2283006 Link
Replying To gahfan: "Milking it a bit is he or am i missing something" You're missing something. skillet (Limerick) - Posts: 1062 - 04/07/2020 13:32:41 2283013 Link
Replying To gahfan: "Milking it a bit is he or am i missing something" I think your a bit lost mate. Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 1908 - 04/07/2020 14:16:40 2283017 Link
What a terrible shame. Fantastic player, unbelievable skill. Glad he got his AI medal for club n county. Wish him all the best. Buachaillbui (Clare) - Posts: 118 - 05/07/2020 09:01:15 2283094 Link
Replying To MesAmis: "?" Obviously not a hurling fan MesAmis but here goes anyway Club 2 x DR Harty Cup Medals 1 x senior Club all Ireland 4 x senior Munster Club Medals 5 x Limerick senior club championship medals County 1 X All Ireland 2 x Munster Championships 1 x National League All Star - 2014 All this achieved by 27. He should have had another 5 or 6 seasons in him to add to that tally. Limericks greatest-ever scorer. Passionate, honest, skillful, extremely self-confident player who thrived on the big matches and always wore his heart on his sleeve, a guy who could light up a hurling match and inspire those around him and the supporters who loved him as well as the general hurling fan. A true Limerick man and legend of the game. I hope to see him involved in the media in the future and wish him all the best in his retirement and hopefully he can get back playing with his club again. Fitzy01 (Limerick) - Posts: 385 - 06/07/2020 11:00:13 2283201 Link
Replying To Fitzy01: "Obviously not a hurling fan MesAmis but here goes anyway Club 2 x DR Harty Cup Medals 1 x senior Club all Ireland 4 x senior Munster Club Medals 5 x Limerick senior club championship medals County 1 X All Ireland 2 x Munster Championships 1 x National League All Star - 2014 All this achieved by 27. He should have had another 5 or 6 seasons in him to add to that tally. Limericks greatest-ever scorer. Passionate, honest, skillful, extremely self-confident player who thrived on the big matches and always wore his heart on his sleeve, a guy who could light up a hurling match and inspire those around him and the supporters who loved him as well as the general hurling fan. A true Limerick man and legend of the game. I hope to see him involved in the media in the future and wish him all the best in his retirement and hopefully he can get back playing with his club again." Apologies MesAmis replied to the wrong person Fitzy01 (Limerick) - Posts: 385 - 06/07/2020 11:59:37 2283205 Link
he also has a munster u21 hurling medal 2011 munsterchamps (Limerick) - Posts: 1097 - 06/07/2020 12:36:20 2283209 Link
Replying To Fitzy01: "Apologies MesAmis replied to the wrong person" No bother. The '?' was for the poster claiming he was 'milking it'. Dowling will be a big loss to yous. MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13707 - 06/07/2020 22:59:33 2283275 Link