Down’s Marty Clarke retires on medical grounds

The 29-year-old suffers from Addison's Disease - a rare illness which causes a lack of steroid hormones.

Down’s Marty Clarke retires on medical grounds
Thu, 02 Mar, 2017 - 13:16

Former Down footballer Marty Clarke has been forced to retire from the sport on medical grounds.

The 29-year-old suffers from Addison's Disease - a rare illness which causes a lack of steroid hormones.

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