Patrick Horgan: Cork forward announces inter-county retirement

Cork hurling great Patrick Horgan has announced his inter-county retirement.

The 37-year-old forward is hurling’s all-time leading scorer in both championship 32-683 (779) and league 26-674 (758) games and is widely regarded as one of the finest players of his generation.

Horgan made his debut in 2008 and won four Munster titles, an Allianz Hurling League title and four All-Stars.

Horgan never tasted success on hurling’s biggest day, however, losing four All-Ireland finals with Cork in 2013, 2021, 2024 and most recently in 2025 against Tipperary.

“After careful consideration having focused on playing for my club Glen Rovers in recent weeks, I have made the decision to step back from intercounty hurling,” Horgan said in a statement on social media.

“I would like to thank my family for their love, support and encouragement over the years – my wife Ashley and son Jack, my father Pat, my mother Ann, sisters Ann Marie and Audrey, my brother Johnny, my nephews, niece and my in-laws. Without you all I wouldn’t be where I am today.

“A huge thank you to my friends and teammates past and present who have always had my back, and to my club Glen Rovers who have backed and supported me throughout the years.

“I have worn the red jersey for eighteen years and it has been the privilege of my life to represent the people of Cork during that time. I will always be grateful for the support the Cork people have given our team in good times and bad. They are truly the greatest supporters in Ireland.

“Up the Rebels.”