Paul Mannion on retirement: 'I just want to spend time on other things'

Despite being on the bench last year, Mannion stresses he was not disillusioned or had lost his appetite for the game. Rather, he wanted to focus on other aspects of his life.
Paul Mannion on retirement: 'I just want to spend time on other things'

Dublin's Paul Mannion in his final game for the county - last year's All-Ireland SFC final. 

Dublin’s six-time All-Ireland winner Paul Mannion says he couldn’t commit another season to the cause due to the demands of inter-county football.

Despite being on the bench last year, Mannion stresses he was not disillusioned or had lost his appetite for the game. Rather, he wanted to focus on other aspects of his life.

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