Flynn retires from Kildare duty
October 02, 2025
Kildare's Daniel Flynn ©INPHO/Bryan Keane
Kildare star Daniel Flynn has retired from inter-county football.
The 31-year-old helped his county to Taliteann Cup success and promotion from Division 3 of the Allianz League this past season.
A three-time All-Star nominee, Flynn made his senior debut for the Lilywhites in 2013, joining AFL outfit Port Adelaide the following year before returning home to line-out for his county again.
A statement released this morning (Thursday) signed off by Kildare county board chairman Mícheál Ó Maoláin, describes the Johnstownbridge clubman as “one of life’s true gentlemen”.
“On behalf of Kildare GAA, we wish to sincerely thank Daniel Flynn for his outstanding service to Kildare GAA following his decision to step down from Inter County Football,” the statement read.
“Daniel has been an integral part of the Kildare panel since 2012. He has been one of Kildare’s Star players for over a decade. It is fair to say that Daniel has been extremely popular with supporters and his fellow players.
“He has had a distinguished career in the Lilywhite Jersey, making his debut in 2013 and winning an under 21 Leinster Championship in the same year and the Tailteann Cup in 2025. He was nominated for GAA All Star awards in 2017, 2018 and 2021.
“Daniel has always been known for his ability to produce a piece of magic that could light up any game. Who can ever forget that incredible goal he scored against Dublin in Croke Park in the Leinster Final in 2019!
“He will be greatly missed on the pitch by all those who support and follow Kildare GAA. One of life’s true gentlemen!
“We wish Daniel all the very best for the next chapter in his life.
“Go raibh míle maith agat.”
TweetDaniel Flynn retires from Inter County Football.
— Kildare GAA (@KildareGAA) October 2, 2025
On behalf of Kildare GAA, we wish to sincerely thank Daniel Flynn for his outstanding service to Kildare GAA following his decision to step down from Inter County Football.
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