Kerry defender McCarthy bows out

Last month's All-Ireland SFC final win over Mayo was Mike McCarthy's last game in Kerry colours - the 28-year-old has announced his decision to retire from inter-county football.

Kerry defender McCarthy bows out
Wed, 18 Oct, 2006 - 12:22

Last month's All-Ireland SFC final win over Mayo was Mike McCarthy's last game in Kerry colours - the 28-year-old has announced his decision to retire from inter-county football.

The news comes just a day after Jack O'Connor's stepping down as the Kingdom's manager and it follows on from Kerry centre back Seamus Moynihan's retirement.

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