With a heavy heart, Mayo's Donie Vaughan confirms inter-county retirement

Vaughan tells now-former Mayo colleagues: "It has been an honour and a privilege to wear the green and red alongside you with pride. You are men of outstanding character and relentless drive"

FAREWELL: Mayo's Donie Vaughan celebrates scoring a late point against rivals Galway in a 2019 All-Ireland SFC qualifier in Limerick. The Castlebar man has confirmed his retirement from inter-county football. Picture: Brendan Moran, Sportsfile

MAYO'S Donie Vaughan has announced his retirement from inter-county football at 32.

Vaughan started in five All Ireland senior finals but after an injury-disrupted season caused him to miss out on a sixth decider last month against Dublin, he has decided after 12 years of county football to step away.