Missing in action: Footballers absent for the 2024 championship campaign 

Travelling, retirement and taking time away from the intercounty stage has seen the departure of a number of prominent footballers for the 2024 season. 

LACK OF GAME-TIME: Kerry's Micheál Burns has left the inter-county squad. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach, Sportsfile

1. Dónal O’Sullivan (Limerick) 

The Treaty joint-captain, who works as a doctor, lifted the Division 4 trophy and McGrath Cup in 2020 and led his team to the ’22 Munster final. Retired last November.