Tributes have been flowing in for Sligo's Mark Breheny who announced his inter-county retirement this morning.

The St. Mary's clubman had the distinction of being the longest serving inter-county footballer in the country, having made his senior debut in an Allianz League match against Meath way back in October 2000.

 

Unbelievable servant to @sligogaa . Enjoy the retirement. Apt Jersey number for your last game v Meath. pic.twitter.com/wiBj2dg2FV

- Eamonn McMunn (@mac1306) January 14, 2018

One of best examples ever in Gaelic football of a man who played football the right way for the right reasons and always with a smile - a smashing footballer, an outstanding role model and an outstanding guy... thanks for the memories and best of luck in everything @sligogaa https://t.co/eIoLWQQEA7

- Padraig McKeon (@PadraigMcKeon) January 14, 2018

Congrats on a great career Markey, fair play. Get that yoga mat out now, looking forward to seeing you for a few more years yet with @StMarysGAASligo #Giggsy #leftduke

- Dónal Carroll (@doniecarroll) January 14, 2018

All the best @mark_bre; never let the side down

- damien gannon (@damiengannon25) January 14, 2018

Congratulations Mark, thanks for all the days out and the memories!

- Seán McKeon (@SenSligo) January 14, 2018

From a fellow county man thank you for your efforts, dedication, skill and marksmanship #classyforward

- PBrady (@p_mbrady) January 14, 2018

All the best Mark ypu have been a great servant ro the county enjoy retirement

- joe sheridan (@garavogue) January 14, 2018

Hard to think of another player who's given more to a county than this guy. https://t.co/lmGDkFmrsj

- David McIntyre (@DaveMcIntyreOTB) January 14, 2018

17 years, that's some going man. Well done on a great career.

- Kieran Donaghy (@starryboy14) January 14, 2018

Congrats on a great career & for the commitment you have given to intercounty football here in Sligo . It's not retirement it's just the beginning of a new chapter & I wish you every success in that . Thanks Mark

- sligosportphotos (@sligosportphoto) January 14, 2018

Sad to see another wonderful footballer finish up!! An Amazing innings, you did your family club and county proud @mark_bre ! I reckon I had most assists to ur scores tho#offtheshoulder #goosewalk
Look forward to the next chapter https://t.co/xVptYlKqm5

- Eamonn O Hara (@EamonnOHara8) January 14, 2018

Congrats on a great career buddy , pleasure to lace up with you, legend , enjoy retirement #sligolegend #evergreen

- Alan Costello (@AlanCos1) January 14, 2018

Congrats on a fantastic career Mark. They don't make them like you anymore. #wand

- Glen Monaghan (@glen_monaghan) January 14, 2018

@mark_bre raised the standards for us all @sligogaa, one of the greatest left pegs @officialgaa. Left a serious #legacy #topscorer #gettheballtomarky https://t.co/7iVWhTL8t4

- charlie harrison (@harr_charlie) January 14, 2018

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