Longford defender Enda Williams has announced his inter-county retirement.

The 30-year-old, who also wore the Leitrim colours, has emigrated to the US and has informed new Longford manager Denis Connerton that he has played his last game for the O'Farrell County. 

"I'm officially now retired." the Clonguish clubman told the Longford Leader.

"I don't do regrets. I committed myself to being the very best that I could be. That's all I could control. I'm grateful for the career I've had and am very thankful to the players I played with, managers I played under and supporters for their encouragement."

Williams captained Longford to Leinster minor glory in 2002 before going on to enjoy a stellar senior career. He still regards the 2002 Leinster minor final victory over Meath as one of his footballing highlights.

"It was a very proud moment because unfortunately after that I played on for a lot of my career with my father (Tommy) passed away," he explained.

"For him to be alive and see me lifting that cup in Croke Park was a memorable thing because I can't walk away from football without mentioning him because he was the biggest influence on my career - he put the ball in my hands for the first time and to share a moment like that with him and my family, very special."

Having played under Denis Connerton during his previous spell as Longford manager, Williams believes the team is in safe hands.

"Denis called myself, Declan Reilly and Shane Mulligan onto the inter-county panel when we were 19. He understands Longford football in and out, and his assistant manager Ciaran Fox is a super GAA man. I'd be very confident of Longford GAA moving forward under the guidance of the new management team. I obviously won't be there, but I'd like to wish them all the best of luck."

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