Press release from Paul Curran
“Having had the great honour of being a member of the Tipperary Senior hurling panel for the past 15 years, I have decided to call time on my inter-county hurling career. It was a huge privilege for me to wear the blue and gold and to represent my county.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to the many people who have supported me during my hurling career. I am very grateful to all the players, management and backroom staff who have given me such support over the years. I want to thank my club, and the people of Mullinahone, for their loyalty and encouragement during my time playing with Tipperary. I want to thank especially my family and my wife, Tracy, for the sacrifices they have made and for their great support at all times.
I am very grateful for the many opportunities and friendships that being part of this team has afforded me and I have many great memories that I will forever treasure.
Finally, I want to wish Tipperary well for the future. I have great hopes for this team and have no doubt they will go on to bring many more honours to the county”.
Speaking after hearing the news, Tipperary Co. Board Chairman, Michael Bourke, said “Paul was one of the finest backs of his generation and served his county with tremendous pride and honour. Paul was reliably consistent and was unfailing in his loyalty to the county throughout his career. On behalf of the Co. Board and Tipperary supporters I would sincerely like to wish Paul and his family the very best for the future and for continued success with his club Mullinahone”.
Tipperary manager Eamon O’Shea paid tribute to Paul Curran on his retirement from inter-county hurling.
“Paul has been a leader and inspiration for a generation of Tipperary hurlers and his contribution to Tipperary hurling has been immense. Many great players have retired from the game in recent years, but he is amongst the very best in terms of his own personal achievements and his contribution to various Tipperary successes. More importantly, he has been the driving force for excellence and improved performance within the Tipperary squad.
He is a man of ambition, resilience and integrity who has been a major force for good within the Tipperary squad for a long time. When he came into training last night to tell the players about his decision to retire it was an emotional time for all of us. His parting words to the squad were as inspirational as his many deeds on the pitch over the past 15 years.
I have no doubt that Paul will make many more contributions off the pitch to Tipperary hurling in the coming years”.
Best of luck to Paul Curran in retirement a legend of Tipp hurling a leader on and off pitch #curran3 #ledge pic.twitter.com/e01dgjCKVs
— bubbles o dwyer (@johnodwyer14) May 1, 2015
Best wishes to @TipperaryGAA ace Paul Curran on his retirement. What a career the Mullinahone man had for Tipp! pic.twitter.com/iPnFq5AgCj
— Elverys Sports (@Elverys) May 1, 2015
Privileged to have played with 1of the best competitors + leaders ever to wear the Tipp Jersey. Best wishes to Paul Curran and his family!
— Brendan Maher (@BennyMaher) May 1, 2015
Best wishes to Paul Curran on his retirement Thank you Paul for your sterling service to the county #TippAbú
— Tipp Association Dub (@TippAssocDublin) May 1, 2015
I had great pleasure playing beside Paul. Rarely put a foot wrong & always expected the best from himself & others. Well done Paul Curran!
— Paddy Stapleton (@pasaint) May 1, 2015
Best wishes to Paul Curran on the announcement of his inter-county retirement. A fantastic servant to the blue & gold pic.twitter.com/br2FdKmIJb
— Tipp Supporters Club (@TippSupporters) May 1, 2015
Paul Curran, an All-Ireland winner with @TipperaryGAA in 2010, has announced his retirement: http://t.co/4rh1Q0Twjz pic.twitter.com/rWuZsS5jvk
— The GAA (@officialgaa) May 1, 2015
Best wishes to Paul Curran on his retirement from inter-county hurling. Commitment, courage and passion an example to all.
— Ger Ryan (@GerARyan) April 30, 2015
Best wishes to Tipperary hurler Paul Curran on his retirement from inter-county hurling. Great defender when at his peak.
— Tipp Cumann mBunscol (@TippCumanNamBun) April 30, 2015
Paul Curran announces end of Tipperary career http://t.co/8jFtaLtJMf #rtegaa pic.twitter.com/hwLzkrm5RK
— RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) April 30, 2015
#ThankYou to Paul Curran for an incredible career serving @TipperaryGAA since 2001 #Players #GAA pic.twitter.com/A609xEFTpH
— GPA (@gaelicplayers) May 1, 2015
Well done to @TipperaryGAA's Paul Curran on a brilliant career & best wishes in retirement! #GAA pic.twitter.com/tFPy1YfHRK
— Sportsfile (@sportsfile) May 1, 2015
Best wishes to Paul on his retirement. Empotised all that it is to be a Tipperary hurler. Role model for us all.. #legend
— padraic maher (@podzo21) May 1, 2015
All the best to Paul Curran in his retirement. Ever found needing a leader or someone to look up to he was your man.#professional
— cathal barrett (@cbarrett2107) May 1, 2015
Paul Curran always had my back on and off the field. One of Tipps greatest warriors,enjoy retirement.Owes @TipperaryGAA nothing #manofhonour
— Brendan Cummins (@BrenCummins1) May 1, 2015
By Jonathan Cullen
Fri 1st May
