Down goalkeeper McVeigh retires

Long-serving Down senior goalkeeper Mickey McVeigh has announced his decision to retire from the inter-county scene after 12 years in the Mourne county squad.

Down goalkeeper McVeigh retires
Wed, 03 Oct, 2007 - 14:32

Long-serving Down senior goalkeeper Mickey McVeigh has announced his decision to retire from the inter-county scene after 12 years in the Mourne county squad.

The 36-year-old McVeigh made his debut for Down against Armagh in November 1995 and his last match in county colours was against Cavan in the 2007 Ulster championship in May.

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