James O’Donoghue confirms Kerry retirement

The 2014 footballer of the year had surgery on both shoulders in 2015 while he has struggled with lower limb problems in recent years.

James O'Donoghue in action for Killarney Legion last year.

Kerry’s 2014 footballer of the year James O’Donoghue has announced his retirement from the inter-county scene.

The 31-year-old, who left the squad last year and was not part of Jack O’Connor’s training panel, confirmed to Off The Ball’s “The Football Pod” that he has played his last game of football for the county.