Cork legend Patrick Horgan retires from inter-county hurling

James Cox

Patrick Horgan has said he's content with his decision to call time on his inter-county hurling career.

The Championship's all-time top scorer, who retires without a Celtic Cross, has been named on the 45-player shortlist for the All-Stars this morning.

Horgan played in four All-Ireland finals, including this year's defeat to Tipperary, and he scored 32 goals and 683 points in the Championship for Cork.

But the Glen Rovers clubman has told the Irish Examiner that very few players get to choose when they leave, and he feels he's able to step away while happy to do so.

Former Cork manager John Meyler said Horgan is retiring as a "great of the game".

The League and Championship's all-time top scorer has called time on his 18-year inter-county career with the Rebels.

Horgan said it was the "privilege" of his life to represent his county and that he's "happy" stepping away, even though an All-Ireland medal eluded him.

Meyler said despite not getting a Celtic Cross, the Glen Rovers clubman is up there with the best to ever play for Cork.

All-Ireland champions Tipperary lead the way with 13 nominations.

Captain Rónan Maher is not in the running for Hurler of the Year, but two of his teammates are - that prize will go to either Cork forward Brian Hayes or one of the Tipp duo of Jake Morris and John McGrath.

Tipperary also have two players in the running for Young Hurler of the Year in Robert Doyle and Darragh McCarthy. Limerick's Adam English has also been shortlisted after establishing himself in their midfield this season.

The Football shortlist will be announced tomorrow morning, and the awards will take place on November 7th.