An ongoing knee injury has forced Kildare's Brian Flanagan to retire from inter-county football.

The Johnstownbridge clubman announced the news on twitter last night. Known for his ability to win 'dirty ball' around midfield, the 29-year-old made his senior debut against Derry in the 2007 Allianz League and went on to play in the Lilywhites' controversial All-Ireland semi-final loss to Down three years later.

The financial advisor played in both defence and attack.

 

Sad to say that's it with @KildareGAA but so be it. Great memories, great friends. Will do all I can to help my club @JTBGAA in other ways

- Brian Flanagan (@flanaganbrian) November 12, 2014

Best of to @flanaganbrian on his retirement from @KildareGAA good honest hard player, will be missed around the dressing room and a top lad.

- Alan Smith (@alansmith631) November 13, 2014

Thanks to @flanaganbrian for the blood sweat & tears he gave the @KildareGAA Jersey over the years #gaa #KildareGaa pic.twitter.com/wXJ1Lbtdwz

- The Cill Dara Times (@cilldaratimes) November 12, 2014

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