Kerry great Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh ends 17-year inter-county career

Kerry's Louise Ni Mhuircheartaigh is lifted up by teammates after winning the 2024 All-Ireland title. Picture: ©INPHO/Tom Maher

Kerry great Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh announced her retirement from inter-county football on Sunday evening. As recently as last week, the forward said she was undecided about playing next year.

The 32-year-old made her Kerry debut in 2008 as a 16-year-old. She finally won a coveted All-Ireland title this year, scoring six points in the final against Galway as Kerry ended a 31-year drought.