Conor Meyler forced to call time on inter-county career

The 31-year-old ended an agonising two-year wait to return to Tyrone colours when he lined out against Cavan in an All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final last June

EMOTIONS RUN HIGH: Tyrone's Conor Meyler is greeted by his mother Paula following his return to action from a long-term injury that sidelined him for two years prior to his return to colours in Enniskillen against Cavan. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Tyrone’s 2021 All-Ireland winner Conor Meyler has been forced to retire from inter-county football through injury at the age of 31.

Meyler announced his decision on Instagram on Wednesday night. In a heartfelt post, the Omagh St Enda’s man admitted the toll his injuries had taken on him.