Waterford hurler Dan Shanahan is recognised as one of the greatest modern players. He has won four Munster Final medals, three "All Star" awards and was the Vodafone, Texaco and Gaelic Players' Association "Hurler of the Year" in 2007. Dan announced his retirement from inter-county hurling in August 2010 following Waterford's defeat to Tipperary in the All Ireland SHC semi-final.
