Kerry forward Donnchadh Walsh has announced his retirement from inter-county football
The Cromane clubman won three All-Ireland titles, eight Munster Championships and two National Leagues with the Kingdom over a 15-year spell.
He said: The greatest honour I ever could’ve imagined has been pulling on the green and gold jersey but, as with all good things, it must come to an end. That end has arrived."
Walsh, 34, made his debut in 2003 under Paidí Ó Sé and won an All Star in 2015.
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"I am retiring from Kerry inter-county football with a lifetime of memories," added Walsh, who also represented Ireland in the 2015 International Rules series against Australia.
"I first played for Kerry as a minor two days after my 17th birthday back in 2001, and apart from a brief period where I had to knuckle down in my early 20s, I have been on the juggernaut that is the life of a Kerry footballer ever since.
"I cherished every second because it’s all I ever wanted to do.
"But now, it’s time for me to step aside."
Former Kerry manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice said the forward was "central to Kerry successes" and a key figure in the 2014 All-Ireland winning team.
"Donnchadh has given fantastic service to the Kerry jersey and can retire with his head held high. He is a genuine, honest and intelligent person and was a joy to be involved with on and off the field.
"In my time in charge Donnchadh was our specialist wing forward, always a demanding and dynamic role but in today’s game achieving the balance between working hard for the team while maintaining an offensive threat is a unique skillset.
"Donnchadh’s machine-like stamina was a huge asset and he moulded his game to allow him to use it to his and the teams advantage. Once the ball was thrown in Donnchadh was in perpetual motion, always available as an outlet and his honesty when working for the team was exemplary.
