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'); Trips away, loyalty and setbacks: An inside look at the careers of 6 retiring Mayo greats The recent spate of retirements in Mayo has an end of an era feel to it. By Kevin O'Brien Thursday 4 Feb 2021, 8:00 PM Feb 4th 2021, 8:00 PM 27,364 Views 12 Comments LIKE THE REST of us, inter-county players are creatures of habit. Often times a new member of a squad will arrive into the dressing room for the first time, plonk himself down in a seat...

A defensive star for 16 seasons, was Higgins the best Mayo produced in modern era? The Mayo defensive great retired yesterday. Fintan O'Toole By Fintan O'Toole Sunday 24 Jan 2021, 6:35 PM Jan 24th 2021, 6:35 PM 9,033 Views 15 Comments Keith Higgins in action for Mayo against Dublin in 2018. Image: Ryan Byrne/INPHO Image: Ryan Byrne/INPHO THE LAST ACT for Keith Higgins in a Mayo jersey saw him play a peripheral role. He watched on...

All-Star defender Barrett becomes latest long-serving Mayo stalwart to retire The Belmullet native has called time on his 13-year senior career. By Emma Duffy Friday 15 Jan 2021, 2:53 PM Jan 15th 2021, 2:53 PM 8,465 Views 8 Comments End of an era: Chris Barrett. Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO MAYO DEFENDER CHRIS Barrett has called time on his inter-county football career after 13 seasons. 2017 All-Star Barrett becomes ...

Mayo veteran Donal Vaughan calls time on inter-county football career ‘It has been an honour and a privilege to wear the green and red with pride.’ By Emma Duffy Sunday 3 Jan 2021, 2:35 PM Jan 3rd 2021, 2:35 PM 10,848 Views 14 Comments End of an era: Donie Vaughan. Image: Ryan Byrne/INPHO Image: Ryan Byrne/INPHO MAYO’S DONAL VAUGHAN has called time on his 12-year inter-county football career. “It is with a heavy heart that I have com...

Given the uniquely quick turnaround, however, the temptation for most to keep going will be strong. For Dublin, the lure of a ninth All-Ireland medal, surpassing the five Kerry greats they matched on Saturday night, may prove too much for a couple of their squad to walk away from. At 39, Stephen Cluxton is the longest-serving inter-county player in the game, having made his debut in 2001. In an interview with RTÉ on Saturday night, he wouldn't be drawn on the subject of his future. But given he was Footballer of the Year just 12 months ago and didn't concede a goal in this year's championshi...