Another of Wexford’s 2019 Leinster SHC winners has hung up his intercounty hurl.

Liam Óg McGovern announced today that he will no longer play county hurling, bringing to an end a career in the Wexford jersey that began in 2012.

The highlight of a 100-plus appearance career was undoubtedly helping the Model lift the Bob O’Keeffe Cup in 2019 while the St. Anne’s Rathangan clubman also scored two crucial goals against Kilkenny in a must win game to avoid relegation down from the Liam MacCarthy Cup in 2023.

“As I announce my retirement from the Wexford senior hurling panel, I’ve taken time to reflect on my journey,” said McGovern in a statement, 

“The words of Charles Dickens come to mind: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times; it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope.” These words capture the highs and lows of my intercounty career and, I’m sure, reflect the experience of many others.

“To the countless people who have supported me over the years, thank you. Retiring is bittersweet, but I leave with no regrets - only pride and gratitude for the years spent chasing the dream in purple and gold and the privilege of rubbing shoulders alongside and against some of the best in the game. 

“Now, I look forward to cheering on the next generation of Wexford hurlers and finding new ways to give back to the county that has given me so much.”

 

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