Paul Galvin's second retirement from inter-county football announced

However a number of other Kerry veterans will again be part of the group in 2016.

Paul Galvin will not be returning to the Kerry football set-up for the season ahead, manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice has confirmed.

The 36-year-old, who came out of retirement last March and was introduced as a second-half sub in the All-Ireland final defeat to Dublin, is the sole departure from the Kingdom panel.

Fitzmaurice, speaking after the

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“Paul won’t be back. He is finished up,” said Fitzmaurice. “

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“Other than that, everyone else will be back.”

It marks the second time Galvin’s retirement has been announced after he previously called it a day in February 2014.

Galvin made a sensational return last March to the Kerry setup, although injuries hampered his 2015 campaign.

However he did add an eighth Munster title to his collection, which includes four All-Irelands and three National Leagues.

Galvin was also recognised with three All-Stars and the Player of the Year award in 2009.