Dublin's Ger Brennan has retired from inter-county football this morning.
The defender has been hampered by injury since the 2013 All-Ireland final and quit the panel last July because of an Achilles problem.
He made his debut in 2007 and won two All-Ireland titles with the county.
Brennan will continue playing club football with St Vincent’s.
He said: "It is with both satisfaction and sadness that I announce my retirement from inter-county football. I am sufficiently satisfied that I have fulfilled my boyhood dreams to wear the Dublin Senior Football team jersey and to achieve success on and off the field of play. I also feel sadness that a particular journey of my life is coming to a close, and I will miss everything that is associated with representing my county.
"While the public might measure a team's success by the trophies raised, I feel I have won far more through the life-long bonds and friendships I have developed with so many players and management throughout my career; and for these I am truly grateful.
"I would like to thank the many people who have influenced my personal, spiritual and sporting development to date."
Manager Jim Gavin said: "On behalf of the Dublin Gaelic Athletic Association and the Dublin Senior Football team, I would like to wish Ger Brennan the very best wishes as he announces his retirement from inter-county football.
"Ger had a long and distinguished career representing the county of Dublin from a young age and through Minor, Under-21 and Senior grades. A two time All-Ireland Senior Football winner, Ger also won five Leinster medals and a National League title.
"An outstanding leader both on and off the field of play, Ger inspired those around him by his actions of self-determination, self-sacrifice and dedication to his sport – all focused on the team being the best it could be.
"An exemplary individual and gentleman; Ger’s humility, poise and grace are a credit to his family, friends and club St Vincents and Dublin GAA wish Ger the very best on his new journey."
Congrats on an amazing inter-county career #GerBrennan A real leader both on & off the pitch. @DubGAAOfficial loss is @StVincentsGAA1 gain
— EamonFennell (@EamonFennell) October 5, 2015
