In pictures: The career of Seán Óg O'hAilpín

We look at the career of one of Cork’s most celebrated hurlers, after he announced his retirement on Friday.

Starting out in 1995…

Two years later, and a switch of codes…

Vying with Dessie Farrell in 1999...

With Dara O'Cinnéide in 2000...

In the dressing room...

A strike is announced in 2002...

With manager Donal O'Grady in 2003...

International Rules action in 2004...

Lifting the Munster title in 2005...

And then the big one...

With other suspended players in 2007...

A great shot from 2008...

In action in 2010...

...and, finally...

(All pictures are from Inpho)

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Tony Cuddihy

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