Joe Canning will appear on this season's first instalment of Laochra Gael as he reflects on his fantastic career.
The Galway legend decided to hang up the boots after the 2021 season after an illustrious career with the Tribesmen, going down as one of their greatest ever players
Canning won Player of the Year in 2017 en route to helping Galway win the All-Ireland Hurling Championship.
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And the forward retired with five All-Stars to his name.
Here is everything you need to know about Canning and his Laochra Gael episode.
Where is he from and what age is he?
Canning was born on 11 October 1988 and is 34 years old and is from Portumna.
Family life
Canning grew up in a hurling mad household with six other siblings, five of which would go on to win All-Ireland titles for either club or county.
Joe's older brother Ollie captained Galway and won four All-Stars.
Canning's mother Josephine passed away in January 2022 and the Galway star speaks about finding his parents in the crowd after the 2017 final.
He says: “To find Mam and Dad, to find their face. That was the best thing about the day. They shaped me to get there and to be part of that team. So, for me it was them winning it.”
Professional life
Canning has become a successful entrepreneur and runs a Camille Thai restaurant in Galway as well as popular bar Maisies in Athlone.
He has also been a brand ambassador for Audi and is known for his work with UNICEF.
Getting married and romantic honeymoon
Canning tied the knot to partner Meg in a stunning wedding last November.
The pair tied the knot at Monaleen Church in Limerick.
The pair decided to fly to the Caribbean Island for their romantic honeymoon away.
And Canning even revealed that they dined beside football legend Marco Verratti.
When is his Laochra Gael?
Canning's episode of Laochra Gael will air on Thursday at 8.30 pm on TG4.
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