Henry Shefflin described hurling as his "saving grace" after his Galway side were narrowly defeated by Limerick in Sunday's All-Ireland semi-final clash at Croke Park.
The Kilkenny legend was reflecting on a tough year after losing his brother Paul suddenly in March.
The 40-year-old passed away after collapsing while out for a run, with Henry describing as "the best of all the Shefflins" at his funeral.
