Should this turn out to be a farewell tour, Shane O’Donnell hopes to go out on his own terms. On the field and hurling.
The good news is that the 2024 Hurler of the Year intends to play for Clare next season. However, O’Donnell’s plan is to then pack his bags and head for Australia.
At 31, the three-time All Star has carved out a quite incredible sporting career, but life and interests outside of hurling have always been nudging at him.
Truth be told, the possibility of retirement is something he has been considering for quite some time now. An itch to work abroad, suffering a concussion and undergoing shoulder surgery just some of the factors that could have fast-tracked his hurling exit in recent years.
But ultimately he stuck around and Brian Lohan can count on the Éire Óg man to report for duty next season as well, provided O’Donnell can get his bo
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