After 13 years wearing the blue of Dublin, Alan Brogan has announced his retirement from inter-county football.
The 33-year-old forward made his inter-county debut in 2002 and won All-Ireland titles in 2011 and 2015, featuring as a scoring substitute in the latter stages of their most recent Sam Maguire bid.
Brogan, who won three All Stars and the Footballer of the Year award in 2011, said: “Today I would like to announce my retirement from inter-county football. I leave behind a wonderfully gifted football team but take with me many great memories, friendships and bonds.
“I would like to thank all the players that I soldiered with and against, and the managers and mentors who have guided me from an early age when I began the pursuit of my sporting dreams.”
The St Oliver Plunketts/Eoghan Ruadh clubman won 11 Leinster and three National League titles and played over 70 championship games for the Dubs.
He also represented Ireland against Australia in 2004.
He added: "In 1995, as a thirteen year old boy I sat in the Lower Hogan Stand and watched in awe as my heroes, led by John O’Leary lifted the Sam Maguire.
"Representing Dublin for the last 14 years has given me immense satisfaction and joy, both the good days and the bad"
"Little did I know then of the great journey that lay ahead of me! Representing Dublin for the last 14 years has given me immense satisfaction and joy, both the good days and the bad.
"I am privileged to have represented this great county in over 70 championship games. I will miss the camaraderie in the dressing room, the drive through Fairview on Championship days and not to mention Croke Park with a full house.
"However, I now look forward to taking my place amongst the Dublin fans and supporting my heroes again for many years to come."
