Derry's Benny Heron retires from inter-county football

END OF THE ROAD: Benny Heron of Derry. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Derry forward Benny Heron has announced his retirement from inter-county football.

Heron - who played at the highest-level across an entire decade - was part of the Derry side that stormed to Ulster glory in the past two seasons.