Seven-time All-Ireland SFC winner John Small has announced his intercounty retirement.

The 32-year-old Ballymun Kickhams clubman was a member of the county senior panel for 11-years and was part of the six-in-a-row Sam Maguire winning team.

He also won ten Leinster SFC titles, four  Allianz FL Division 1 titles and won an All-Star in 2020.

“Representing the Dublin senior football team has been the greatest privilege of my life. It gave me memories and friendships that I’ll carry with me forever. They truly were the best days of my life,” said Small in a statement released by Dublin GAA.

“I’ve been so lucky to have incredible people around me throughout this journey — my family, my partner Jade, my son Charlie, my friends, my club, Jim and Dessie along with their coaching teams, my teammates, and the amazing Dublin supporters who have always stood behind us.

“But above everyone else, I want to acknowledge my Mam, Andrea, and my late Dad, Declan. They gave me the chance to live my dream and supported me every step of the way. I wouldn’t have achieved any of this without them.

“To Ger Brennan and his management team, I wish you nothing but success in 2026. I’ll be watching on from the stands with pride.

“Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey. It’s meant everything to me. “

 

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