Marc Ó Sé has brought the curtain down on his glittering inter-county gaelic football career.

The five time All-Ireland winner, who made 176 league and championship appearances in the famed green and gold jersey, issued a statement this morning...

"Today, I announce my retirement from the Kerry Senior Football Team. It has been 16 years since I first became a member of the Kerry Senior Panel and now I feel it is the right time for me, my family and Kerry to hang up my boots. 

"I wish to thank my family for all their support throughout my career with Kerry.

"I would like to thank the Kerry County Board for all their support down through the years. I would also like to thank all the selectors, trainers, doctors, physio's, backroom staff and of course the players whom I have been lucky to serve with during my career.

"I wish to thank Jack O'Connor, Pat O'Shea and of course Eamonn Fitzmaurice for all their guidance and support during my years wearing the green and gold.

Marc Ó Sé lifts the Sam Maguire Cup in 2009.
©INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan.

"I would also like to pay special tribute to my late uncle Páidí, who guided me through my first two seasons with Kerry, particularly when there were question marks still hanging over me, but he continued to believe in me and while Paidí was no longer Kerry manager from 2003 onwards he remained a huge influence and a constant mentor throughout my career.

"I wish to thank the Kerry supporters for all their support down through the years."

The 36-year-old added: "I will continue to play football with my club An Ghaeltacht who have recently gained promotion to Division 1 of the County League and I look forward to playing with some exceptional young footballers in our great club.

"I wish the Kerry team all the best in the years ahead and I have no doubt that they will recapture Sam in the not too distant future."

A three-time All-Star, Marc was an ever present on the Kerry squad ever since making his debut against Limerick in 2002.

He shared the record for most championship appearances (88) with his brother Tomás and was named Footballer of the Year in 2007.

Marc's decision signals the end of the legendary Ó Sé family footballing dynasty - for now at least!

The Marc Ó Sé Profile

Club: An Ghaeltacht

DOB: 24/4/80

Height: 6ft 

Weight: 13st

Occupation: Teacher CBS Tralee

Championship Debut: V Limerick 2002

Championship Appearances: 88

Championship Scores: 0-13

1st League game for Kerry: V Antrim 2002

League Appearances: 88

Minor experience with Kerry: 1998

U21 experience with Kerry: 1999, 2000, 2001

Honours Won: 

5 All Ireland Senior Football 2004,2006,2007,2009,2014
3 National League Medals 2004,2006,2009.
10 Munster Senior Football Championships 2003,2004,2005,2007,2010,2011,2013,2014,2015,2016.
GAA Player of the Year & Texaco Player of the Year 2007.
1 Munster Minor Football Championships 1998
1 Munster Senior Club Football Championship 2003.
3 Kerry County Club Championship,2001,2002,2005.
2 County Senior Football Championships 2001,2003.
3 All Star Awards 2006,2007,2011.

 

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