Long-serving Roscommon football star Niall Kilroy has announced his inter-county retirement.

The versatile 32-year-old Fuerty clubman made his senior debut for the Rossies against Longford in 2012 and went on to make 91 appearances, scoring 3-45 in the process. Also a talented hurler, he won two Connacht SFC medals in 2017 and 2019, and three Allianz League Division 2 medals in 2018, 2020 and 2022.

“Playing for Roscommon has been an immense honour for me. My childhood dream was to play for my county in Croke Park and I was lucky enough to do this in both football and hurling," Kilroy said in a statement.

“A special thanks to all my teammates for the life-long friendships, forged both on and off the field. Their loyalty, commitment and dedication helped me to give everything I had, anytime I took to the field.

“I wish Davy (Burke) and all the lads the very best for the coming season, and I look forward to supporting the team long into the future.”

Paying tribute, Roscommon chairman Brian Carroll noted: "Niall always wore the Roscommon jersey with great pride and honesty in each of his 91 appearances for our county team. Niall was a great person to have around our dressing room and was always a great leader.

"Niall is a true gentleman and was a pleasure to work with. He always showed massive respect for his team-mates, management, County Board and our supporters."

 

Niall Kilroy has announced his retirement from inter-county football.

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— Roscommon GAA (@RoscommonGAA) October 19, 2023

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