“I want to also pay tribute to Declan Hannon’s term as captain.”
Ahead of their 2025 National League campaign, 29-year-old Cian Lynch has been named as the new captain of the Limerick hurling team, with William O’Donoghue as vice-captain.
The 2021 Hurler of the Year replaces Declan Hannon, who has captained Limerick to five All-Ireland titles, including four in a row from 2020 to 2023.
The Treaty will begin their 2025 Division 1A journey away to Cork on February 1.
As part of the announcement, Limerick released a statement thanking Hannon:
The Limerick Senior Hurling Management team and all in Limerick GAA would like to take this opportunity to thank Declan Hannon for his extraordinary leadership over the last seven seasons since his appointment in 2017.
“Declan has led the group by example in everything he did on and off the pitch. He has been a wonderful example to those around him and a great support to all players and the management team throughout his time as captain.
“New players joining the group in particular were always made welcome and encouraged by Declan. In short Declan has at all times put the team first. We have no doubt that he will continue to do so as a player in 2025. Thank you Declan.
The chairman of the Limerick County Board Seamus McNamara said: “I’d like to wish Cian all the best in his role as captain and William as Vice Captain for 2025.
“I want to also pay tribute to Declan Hannon’s term as captain. He has been a fantastic role model and no doubt he will continue that on the field in 2025.”
