Derry’s Gerard O'Kane has announced his retirement from inter-county football.
The Glenullin defender has captained the county at minor, U21 and senior level and won a National League title in 2008.
O’Kane also captained the Derry minors to Ulster and All-Ireland success in 2002.
“To the supporters of Derry, I would like to thank you all. On a personal level I have received untold support over the years
Derry manager Damian Barton said: “His attitude to training is exemplary, and as is evidenced by his playing record, his passion for the Derry jersey is second to none.
“I wish him, his family and his club the very best."
O’Kane himself said: “Ever since my father started taking me to Derry games as a child, all I have wanted to do was to play for my county.
“From the moment I first pulled on a Derry jersey as a minor in 2001, I could never have expected that fifteen years later I would still be playing for my county, having also had the opportunity to captain Derry at minor, under-21 and senior level.”
He also thanked the Oakleaf supporters for their backing down the years.
He continued: “To the supporters of Derry, I would like to thank you all. On a personal level I have received untold support over the years.
“There are too many moments to mention individually. However, when I recall them, I hope that the supporters of Derry football continue to follow the team that I now return to being a supporter of for the years to come.”
