‘Luck couldn’t last forever’: Neil Ewing forced to retire after 13 years with Sligo footballers

Ewing's views on the direction of the GAA reached prominence after a 2018 interview with Kieran Shannon in the Irish Examiner, which is republished here, under the headline: ‘‘This is not what I signed up for’ - Neil Ewing's anger, disdain, and hope’

Neil Ewing. Picture: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE

Sligo footballer Neil Ewing has announced his retirement after 13 years of inter-county football.

Ewing served as captain of his county and played in three Connacht finals but injury has forced his hand, conceding "the body is not willing to do what the head is telling it".