Kerry footballer Darragh Ó Sé has confirmed his retirement from inter-county football.

Ó Sé has been a member of the Kerry squad since 1994, winning six All-Ireland titles and being named an All Star three times.

Speaking on An Saol ó Dheas today on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, Ó Sé said that he is looking forward to being able to spend more time with his wife Amy and his family.

Ó Sé admitted that it would be difficult to be in the audience for the big matches and not on the field, but was confident that Kerry had a very strong team and that they would continue to do well into the future and wished them all the best.

Best of luck Dara a true legend and a great servant to the game

ruanua (Donegal) - Posts: 4966 - 17/02/2010 13:08:42    564128

Great footballer would loved to have had him playin for tyrone will be a big loss for them if the chips are down any point this year

redhanddefender (Tyrone) - Posts: 913 - 17/02/2010 13:26:20    564151

yep i second that , excellant footballer best of look in retirement

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13656 - 17/02/2010 13:28:47    564159

Superb player, especially to play at the sharp end of the inter-county game for 15 summers. Of all the Kerry losses, i think this may be the toughest to deal with. O'Se was more than just a superb midfielder, i think he brought an almost talismanic / iconic quality to the Kingdom panel.

Tongo (UK) - Posts: 1795 - 17/02/2010 13:29:36    564163

True legend. Good luck to him in the future.

Royal_Girl2k9 (Meath) - Posts: 2107 - 17/02/2010 13:30:35    564166

best of luck to dara - a true legend

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11732 - 17/02/2010 13:32:17    564169

Good luck Dara - the most imperious midfielder I've seen (Including Jacko). He set the standard for everyone else. I think alot of competing counties will be grateful to not have to outfield/battle him - Niclas Murphy in particular will sleep easier.

Tyronetim (Tyrone) - Posts: 1254 - 17/02/2010 13:34:52    564174

'Enough Done - no more to do' - a truly outstanding servant to Kerry football and his timing is as usual perfect - not many exit at the top of their game and he deserved to go out on that note. I'm sure there are plenty of midfielders out there who will be celebrating not having to go toe to toe with him again. Daragh, enjoy your retirement.

traleeexile (Kerry) - Posts: 732 - 17/02/2010 13:35:36    564175

Agree wholeheartedly. The term legend is applied very liberally and for the most part incorrectly, but this man is fully deserving of this tag. A giant of a man who brought many great moments. Enjoy the easy life

omaghredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 3656 - 17/02/2010 13:38:47    564183

THE gaelic football legend of the last 20 years.

Enjoy retirement Darragh.

Ligind.

Liamwalkinstown (Dublin) - Posts: 8170 - 17/02/2010 13:42:16    564194

I've heard that one before....! ;)


Well if he has finally hung up his boots... well then it's the end of a legend.

Future Kerry boss perhaps?

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20763 - 17/02/2010 13:42:26    564195

one of the greats we all have a lot of great memories. the two stand out games for me are Dublin in 2007 when he went off and came back on and in particular 2006 against Armagh

kerryhurling (Kerry) - Posts: 274 - 17/02/2010 13:45:50    564205

These two messages were posted as new threads, they have been moved here to keep all relevant discussion in the one place.

galwayfan 17/02/2010 13:12 Darragh Ó Sé hangs up the boots One of the best in the history of the game!!! Míle buíchas agus bain sult as do shaol ón pháirc imirthe. Tá súil agam go mbeidh tú le feiceáil i ngeansaí An Ghaeltacht sa todhchaí fós.

564172 New 50 kerrykerry 17/02/2010 13:33 Darragh O Se retires Darragh O Se has annouced his retirment today http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/gaa/2010/0217/1224264666215.html He will be another big loss to Kerry-he has taking Kerry from the famine days to win an AI in 97, through the ups and downs of the noughties to being the players inspiration to win at last years AI. Regardless of what county, I believe, most individuals will respect the service and skill he gave GAA football. On a personal level, I feel he will be sorely missed in Kerry and to me is one of the Kerry GAA legends. Go raith maith agat Darragh.

Administrator (None) - Posts: 535 - 17/02/2010 13:48:06    564209

Dara, thanks for the memories. You are one of the greatest midfielders of all time. You will be sadly missed but the spirit, leadership and ability that you displayed over two decades will undoubtedly have been embedded in your younger teammates and opponents alike. Enjoy your new life and thank you.

lostintime (USA) - Posts: 533 - 17/02/2010 13:59:49    564233

THE fear laidir-go raibh maith agut- I was dreading the day-he was more than the No 8 jersey down in Kerry-he is a LEGEND; been there so long, brought us through so much; to me he was one of the Kerry greats. Good luck Darragh.

kerrykerry (Kerry) - Posts: 1779 - 17/02/2010 14:00:09    564234

Hats off - a true tough footballer, they are becoming scarce!

EndaMN (Westmeath) - Posts: 187 - 17/02/2010 14:00:51    564237

Best wishes to Darragh. Will be sorely missed. He gave us many great days.

Had a bad feeling after Paidi's slip up on Seo Spoirt on TG4.

Superglue (Kerry) - Posts: 1283 - 17/02/2010 14:02:08    564242

Yep great player. They talk about 'the mark' , well this lad could fairly field a ball. Strong as a butcher's dog with bags of talent. Some boy. Good luck.

gaelantrim (Antrim) - Posts: 1616 - 17/02/2010 14:03:05    564246

This was posted as a new thread, it has been moved here to keep all relevant discussion in the one place.

CoTyrone 17/02/2010 13:49 Darragh Ó Sé Thanks for all the great years in the middle of the park 6 all Irelands what a player. Good luck with life after football

Administrator (None) - Posts: 535 - 17/02/2010 14:03:24    564247

What an absolut legend. One of the greats. Best of luck to him.

JPM1981 (Kildare) - Posts: 825 - 17/02/2010 14:03:33    564248