Waringstown legend Lee Nelson has confirmed his retirement from senior cricket.

The 34-year-old is a former Irish youth international and A team representative, who came close to emulating his father Alan and uncle Noel is gaining senior honours, but never quite made it.

His 411 appearances at The Lawn puts him in the top five, scoring 51 fifties and 5 hundreds in his aggregate of 9308 runs, which sees him fourth on the all-time list behind James Hall, Garfield Harrison and Ivan Anderson.

The off-spinner was no mug with the ball, as 273 wickets at a fraction over 21 would testify. He also had safe hands taking 105 catches.

He was captain when Waringstown beat Merrion to win the Irish Senior Cup in front of their home fans, in what he described in his retirement statement as 'probably the best day of his career'.

His appearances and contributuons in recent years through injury, but still managed 16 appearances in  the 2024 title winning team to ensure his senior career ended on a high note.

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in Waringstown Cricket Club over the past 22 years on the conclusion of my playing career and journey. Far too many to name individually.

"To achieve what we did, winning several All-Ireland titles. Premier Leagues, Senior Cups and T20's, and make over 400 appearances for the best club in Ireland is something I'll always be incredibly proud of. Lifting the All-Ireland trophy on the balcony at The Lawn as captain was probably the best day of my career and one which will always bring a smile to my face.

"I will continue to be heavily involved in the club in a coaching and committee role and look forward to what 2025 will bring with such an exciting squad. Thanks for everything."