Six-time All-Ireland winner Orla Finn has announced her retirement from inter-county football after 12 years in the Cork jersey.

Having made her debut for the Rebel County in 2011, Finn confirmed the decision to hang up her boots to the Southern Star’s podcast which aired yesterday.

Along with six All-Ireland senior titles, the Kinsale forward also won six Division 1 league crowns along with All-Star awards in 2016 and 2019.

Last year’s All-Ireland SFC quarter-final loss to Mayo mark’s the 30-year-old’s last game for the Leesiders.

“Even last year when I was playing I had it in my head that it might be my last season playing so I tried to enjoy it as much as I could,” said Finn.

“I didn’t think last year would end the way it did but that’s what happened, and walking off the field after losing to Mayo I was trying to take it all in because in my head it was probably the last time I’d be wearing a Cork jersey.

“It was a difficult decision too, though, and I gave it my all for the 12 years, and it will be such a change of lifestyle for me going forward, but I think I am ready to move on.”

EXCLUSIVE: Two-time All-Star & six-time All-Ireland winner Orla Finn has hung up her inter-county boots. End of an era for the @KinsaleGaa star.https://t.co/zd7NZ4Ench

— Kieran McCarthy (@KieranMcC_SS) January 16, 2023

Huge Congrats to our own @finn_orla on her retirement from @CorkLGFA
As a club, we are so proud of her achievements! She has been an inspiration to everyone in the Club and beyond and will continue to be!! We enjoyed all our days in Croke Park cheering her on! What a superstar! pic.twitter.com/Lp9C02NDFP

— Kinsale GAA (@KinsaleGaa) January 16, 2023

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