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All-Star defender Barrett becomes latest long-serving Mayo stalwart to retire
The Belmullet native has called time on his 13-year senior career.
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The Belmullet native has called time on his 13-year senior career.
The 33-year-old enjoyed spells at Galway United, St Patrick’s Athletic, Dundalk, Limerick and Sligo Rovers among others.
Daniel St Ledger is retiring from inter-county football, his club Kildavin/Clonegal say.
The ex-Czech Republic international won the 2005 Champions League, and also claimed the Golden Boot at Euro 2004.
Most recently plying her trade with the Italian champions, the outspoken forward hangs up her boots having earned 102 international caps.
Edinburgh back-rower John Barclay featured at three World Cups, including the most recent tournament in Japan.
30 and out: Paul Browne has called time on his inter-county career.
‘I end my career in the knowledge that I have given it my all to drive Armagh football forward,’ the two-time Ulster champion signed off.
‘I enjoyed every second I wore the Northern Ireland shirt ,’ writes the former Rangers man.
The left-back won Premier League and Champions League titles, and picked up over a hundred caps for England during a 20-year career.
The 31-year-old cited injury and a lack of contract offers as the reasons behind his decision.
The 24-year-old comes back home to focus on his studies and spend time with his family.
The 35-year-old, a four-time African Footballer of the Year, will move into coaching, according to his agent.
Nemani Nadolo has called time on his Fiji career at 31.
The 34-year-old, who began his career at West Ham, earned 54 caps for England.
Killian Brennan reflects on an incredible career in the League of Ireland after announcing his retirement this week.
The Ospreys prop Paul James has opted to finish his playing career and turn his attention to coaching.
‘Everything I set my mind to, I achieved,’ he said of his 10-year professional MMA career.
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England’s all-time record goalscorer will concentrate on his club football with Everton.
Fenn’s Quay owner and head chef Kate Lawlor decided to close the eatery.
The 34-year-old is calling it a day after the current Premiership campaign.
Only one man got to choose exactly when he’d bow out.
The 30-year-old has been a member of the Cork panel since 2004.
James Woodlock has retired from inter-county hurling.
The St Vincent’s man has announced his decision through a GPA statement.
Cliodhna O’Connor will cease playing activities at club and intercounty level
The wing forward won two All-Irelands with the capital.
While the phenomenon is obviously great for business, some bar owners say they won’t be allowing groups of ’12 pubs’ drinkers darken their doors.
There was plenty controversy at the finish in Croke Park yesterday.
The Liverpool captain says he made the decision as he wants to concentrate on club football.
The French tennis star has been forced to end her career prematurely due to a series of injuries.
The Cork manager announced he is ending his six-year spell in charge of the senior footballers after the defeat to Dublin this evening.
The South African brought the Irish women’s team to within one match of Olympic qualification.
Tadhg Kennelly says he has been playing under the stress of whether or not to quit the AFL, and feels a weight has been lifted.
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