Dublin hero Cooper announces retirement from inter-county football

Defender brings the curtain down on a glittering career that saw the 33-year-old win seven All Ireland titles 

SILVER LININGS: Jonny Cooper of Dublin celebrates with the Sam Maguire cup and his father Brendan after the 2016 GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final Replay match between Dublin and Mayo at Croke Park in Dublin. Pic: Sportsfile

Dublin’s seven-time All-Ireland SFC winner Jonny Cooper has retired from inter-county football.

The 33-year-old announced his decision in a statement released this afternoon. Na Fianna defender Cooper also claimed 10 Leinster titles, five National League medals and two All-Stars.