Former Footballer of the Year Conroy calls time on Galway career

Galway's Paul Conroy. ©INPHO/Bryan Keane.

Galway midfielder Paul Conroy has announced his retirement from inter-county football after an 18-year career with the Tribesmen.

The 37-year-old St James' clubman made his senior debut in 2008, having captained Galway to All-Ireland minor glory the previous year.

He went on to make 151 appearances for his county, winning seven Connacht titles and a Division 2 National Football League crown.

Conroy also featured in two All-Ireland SFC finals, starting in the 2022 defeat to Kerry and the 2024 loss to Armagh.

His outstanding performances during the latter campaign earned him the 'Footballer of the Year' award and his first All-Star, making him only the third Galway player to receive the prestigious individual honour.

Announcing his decision on social media, Conroy wrote: "Sin é. Privileged to have fulfilled a childhood dream getting to represent an amazing county for so many years.

"Grateful to all those who made this dream a reality."