Two of gaelic football's finest forwards - Kerry's Donnchadh Walsh and Sean Armstrong of Galway - announced their inter-county retirements today.
The GAA world on Twitter has been paying tribute to the pair...
Fair play @DonnchadhWalsh on a great career. Leaving with a pocket full of medals and memories. Will miss those point the toe and keep them low finishes. Beginning to think that a tasty Kerry over 35’s team is taking shape #energy #craft
— colm cooper (@colmcooper13) September 21, 2018
Happy retirement from county football Sean Armstrong.
— Andrew Carney (@andrewcarney77) September 21, 2018
A gifted, classy, athletic, versatile and intelligent scoring forward who served his county with distinction despite fluctuating… https://t.co/kp3JnKciTi
We’d like to wish our good friend & former Taaffes bartender Sean Armstrong the very best of luck in his retirement from football. He’s been a great servant to Galway Football & Salthill Knocknacarra GAA over the years. Happy retirement Army! #gaillimhabú #taaffesforthecraic pic.twitter.com/oBXcIW6Uhp
— Taaffes Bar (@taaffesbar) September 21, 2018
I marked this man more than any other in my time with @Kerry_Official what a complete pro, great attitude, temperament and footballer. No one bettered his workrate. Jesus we used go on some tours of Fitzgerald stadium!!! Enjoy retirement @DonnchadhWalsh pic.twitter.com/QNEzfG0aOM
— Tomás Ó Sé (@tomas5ky) September 21, 2018
@DonnchadhWalsh congrats on a great career in the green and gold 👏🏻
— John Egan (@JohnEgan92) September 21, 2018
Stalwarts of their counties!
— GPA (@gaelicplayers) September 21, 2018
Sad to see Seanie Armstrong, Barry Coughlan and Donnchadh Walsh all hang up their boots this week
Their commitment and dedication to their counties is greatly appreciated amongst the GAA community
We wish them the best of luck in retirement pic.twitter.com/TAi7PIPO8p
Good Luck In Retirement Donncha An Absolute Engine And Work Horse Of @Kerry_Official Legend You Would Be Some Boxer With Your Work Ethic Good Health In Future
— Henry Coyle (@CoyleBoxing) September 21, 2018
Best wishes to Sean Armstrong who has announced his retirement from intercounty football after 15 fantastic years, winning numerous Connacht titles at all levels. Míle buíochas Seán and best of luck in the future 🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻 @TribesmenGAA @FriendsFirst pic.twitter.com/S90DmyTbmv
— skgaa (@skgaa) September 21, 2018
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