Brian Barry
GAA Editor @BrianGBarry
Mayo's Andy Moran announces retirement
Last Updated: 26/08/19 6:47pm
Mayo's Andy Moran has announced his retirement from intercounty football.
The 35-year-old played with the Connacht county for 16 seasons, helping them to the All-Ireland final on six occasions but they never managed to get over the line.
During that time, he picked up two All-Star awards and was named Footballer of the Year in 2017.
He announced the news speaking to Second Captains on Monday:
"My career is finished as of yesterday. We had a conversation with James [Horan], just to let him know it's finished.
"I left the Whatsapp group last night. Some great friends, some great memories. That was probably if I'm being honest - it sounds silly - it was the toughest moment of the whole lot."
His final game in the green and red jersey came two weeks ago, when Mayo lost the All-Ireland semi-final to Dublin.
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