
He's citing a build-up of injuries.
Joe Canning has just announced his retirement from intercounty hurling.
Canning has informed media at a press event in the last half-hour - citing injuries.
The Galway hurler said he informed team mates of his decision in the wake of their All-Ireland Championship defeat to Waterford last Saturday.
The five-time All Star won the All-Ireland Championship with the Tribesmen in 2017 and also won two National Hurling League titles.