The GAA world has stopped to pay tribute as the legendary Galway hurler Joe Canning announced his retirement on Wednesday afternoon.
Joe Canning shocked the GAA world this afternoon when he announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.
After a weekend where Galway had been knocked out of the All-Ireland senior hurling championship, the 32-year-old confirmed his decision to media.
It came after Canning's tally of 0-9 against Waterford elevated him beyond Henry Shefflin to become the all-time championship top scorer.
A legend of the game and an All-Ireland winner with Galway in 2017, the GAA world has been paying tribute to Canning.
GAA World Pays Tribute To Joe Canning
Congrats @JoeyCan88 on a super career. The Sideline King 👏
— Jackie Tyrrell (@MrJackieTee) July 28, 2021
One of the all time greats! One of the most gifted hurlers, if not the most, that will ever play the game! I fair used love just sitting down watching him! There is no show like the joe show! Fantastic career 🤝🤝
— Shane Dowling (@dowlerznap) July 28, 2021
Joe Canning. Class act in every way.
— Tomás Ó Sé (@tomas5ky) July 28, 2021
A hurler and a gentleman. #JoeCanning
— Micheál Donoghue (@micd74) July 28, 2021
So many stand out moments for @JoeyCan88 .!! One man that deserved his Celtic Cross. Best of luck in retirement !
— Aidan Fogarty (@taggykk) July 28, 2021
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