Longford star Quinn confirms inter-county retirement

Longford's Michael Quinn, with his daughter Alice, speaks to Brian Fox of Tipperary's at the end of the game ©INPHO/Ken Sutton

Former Longford senior football captain Mickey Quinn has confirmed his inter-county retirement after 13 years with the Midlanders.

Quinn signed a rookie deal with AFL side Essendon in 2008 before returning home to play with his native county four years later.

That 2012 season would see Longford capture the National League Division 3 title after defeating Wexford in the competition’s final and, later that year, Quinn would earn an All-Star nomination.

In 2015, the versatile Killoe Young Emmets clubman would line-out for Ireland in the International Rules series against Australia.

Yesterday (Friday) saw Quinn announcing his inter-county retirement by posting on X: “On to the next chapter. 13 good years."

On to the next chapter. 13 good years
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— Mickey Quinn (@mickeyq06) July 18, 2024

What a phenomenal contribution to Longford football by Mickey Quinn who, after 13 years and 139 appearances, has decided to hang up his inter-county boots.

Thank you, Mickey, for the unforgettable memories, the incredible matchdays, and for being a shining example to countless… pic.twitter.com/adQkMriTYS

— Longford GAA (@OfficialLDGAA) July 19, 2024