Walsh 'honoured to pull on the green and gold jersey'
September 28, 2018
Kerry's Donnchadh Walsh make his way out onto the field. ©INPHO/James Crombie.
Retiring Kerry forward Donnchadh Walsh has admitted that it was an ‘honour’ to play for the county.
After 15 years at inter-county level, one of the most under rated footballers in the country has decided to follow Kieran Donaghy into retirement.
Three All-Ireland titles, eight Munster crowns and two national league medals are just some of the accolades that the Cromane man has picked up over the years.
Walsh released a statement to the Kerryman confirming his retirement and stating how much he loved lining out for his county.
“For the last 15 years, I have devoted my life to the Kerry senior football team. 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,” said Walsh.
“I am retiring from Kerry inter-county football with a lifetime of memories. I first played for Kerry as a minor two days after my 17th birthday back in 2001, and apart from a brief period when 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.”
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