Coulter calling it quits

Benny Coulter last night joined the list of high profile inter-county players to announce their retirement in recent weeks, admitting it is with "a heavy heart" that he has called time on his 15-year career with Down.

Despite playing the role of impact sub under James McCartan this year, the 32-year-old had hinted he may play on for at least one more season under new manager Jim McCorry, particularly with Marty Clarke and Caolan Mooney returning from the AFL to strengthen their side.

However the 2010 All Star forward has instead decided to end his long association with the Mourne county, which began in 1999 when he won an All-Ireland minor title while also playing for the senior side in the same year.