Monaghan's Conor McManus calls time on 18-year inter-county career

The 37-year-old scored 9-291 in championship football. 

Monaghan great Conor McManus won two Ulster titles and three All-Stars. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Conor McManus announced his retirement from inter-county football on Friday after a career which spanned 18 years. The 37-year-old was one of finest forwards of his generation. 

McManus, who made his Monaghan debut in a 2007 league game against Roscommon and his championship bow against Down the same year, won two Ulster titles and three All-Stars. He scored 9-291 in championship football.