Claffey quits inter-county scene

VETERAN Offaly forward Vinny Claffey has announced his retirement from the inter-county scene.

The 38-year-old farmer from Doon was one of the longest serving players in inter-county football, having been a part of the Offaly senior set-up for the past 17 years. His announcement comes in the wake of the Faithful County's All-Ireland qualifier defeat to Roscommon.

Claffey was introduced as a second half substitute but was unable to save Offaly from defeat after extra-time.