Wexford hurling star Diarmuid O’Keeffe has brought the curtain down on his 12-year senior inter-county career.

The versatile St Anne’s Rathangan clubman made his debut against Antrim in the 2012 Allianz League and went on to win a Leinster SHC medal and an All-Star at midfield in 2019.

A highly-rated dual player, the 32-year-old won two Wexford SFC medals in 2012 and 2014 but, on the flip side, lost four county SHC finals in 2014, 2019, 2021 and this year.

“I have loved every aspect of representing the Wexford hurling team since 2012. Although I will miss it, it has been a huge honour and I have made memories and friendships that will last a lifetime,” he said in a statement released through Wexford GAA.

“I would like to extend my appreciation to all of my teammates, each of the managers and management teams that I played under, all the coaches that I had during my time playing underage for Wexford and of course, the loyal Wexford fans.

“I want to pay a special tribute to my club St Anne’s Rathangan who encouraged and supported me along the way. I am looking forward to prolonging my club career with them in the years ahead.

“Finally, a huge thank you to all of my family, especially my mam Joan, my late dad Noel, my wife Megan and my daughter Bláithín for always being my number one supporters.

“I would like to wish Wexford every success in 2025 and the years beyond in their quest for glory.”

 

The long-serving Diarmuid O'Keeffe of @StAnnes_GAA has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling. We thank him for his dedication to the Purple & Gold, and wish him all the best for the future.https://t.co/Y2YrJGHXuw

— Wexford GAA (@OfficialWexGAA) November 22, 2024

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