Louth midfielder Paddy Keenan has announced his retirement from inter-county football due to work commitments and injuries.
The St Patrick's club man had represented the Wee County since 2003 and became Louth's first All Star in 2010, in recognition of his performances during a season in which Louth were controversially denied a Leinster title against Meath.
Keenan won a Tommy Murphy Cup and Division 2 league title in 2006, and captained Louth to a Division 3 crown in 2011.
The 29-year-old also represented Ireland in the International Rules Series and Leinster in the inter-provincial championships.
In a GPA-issued statement he said: "I wish to announce my retirement from county football today. It is a decision that I have considered for some time and is not one which I've made lightly.
Paddy Keenan one of the best I played with and against, plays the game like it should be played.. enjoy retirement mo chara
— Michael D Macauley (@MDMA_9) September 12, 2014"Due to work commitments and the need to clear up some long-standing injuries, I feel I would be unable to devote the necessary time to the team and I believe now is the right time to call it a day.
"It was a huge honour for me to represent Louth for the past 12 years and I had the privilege of playing with and against so many great players.
"While we didn't have the success we worked so hard for, I have only positive memories of my county career and the people who I soldiered alongside."
"I wish the new Louth manager and the team all the best in the future and I look forward to supporting them from the sidelines next year.”
