Podge Collins on retirement: 'For the last two years, I've been considering it'

The former dual star announced his departure from the inter-county game earlier this month.

'TIME WAS RIGHT': Podge Collins in Cratloe colours.  Pic: Eugene McCafferty.

Clare great Podge Collins has revealed he considered retiring earlier than he eventually did due to the impact of a series of frustrating injuries.

The former dual star, an All-Ireland winner and hurling All-Star in 2013 - who played in two All-Ireland football quarter-finals - announced his departure from the inter-county game earlier this month.