Kerry manager Colin Healy 'surprised' by Damien Duff’s departure

"What he's done for the league the last few years, winning the league last year, he's been absolutely brilliant," 

23rd June 2025; Kerry manager Colin Healy against Cobh Ramblers during the SSE Airtricity first division game at St. Colman's Park. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Kerry boss Colin Healy admits Damien Duff’s sudden departure from Shelbourne had taken him by surprise.

Irish football was rocked on Sunday when – as first revealed by the Irish Examiner – the Ireland legend informed his players at training of his intention to immediately quit.