Niall Kilroy retires from Roscommon duty

Roscommon dual player Niall Kilroy has announced his intercounty retirement.

The Fuerty clubman made his football debut against Longford in 2012 and played 91 times for Roscommon, scoring 3-45 in that time.

During his time in primrose and blue, he won two Connacht championships, three Division 2 titles as well as FBD Connacht Leagues in 2018 and 2019.

Kilroy also represented the Roscommon hurlers at various stages, making a surprise return for the latter stages of their 2020 Christy Ring campaign while he also played for Ireland in their under-21 shinty international against Scotland in 2012.

"Playing for Roscommon has been an immense honour for me. My childhood dream was to play for my county in Croke Park and I was lucky enough to do this in both football and hurling," Kilroy said.

"A lot of people helped me throughout my playing career. Firstly, I will be forever grateful to my wife Aisling, my parents Jack and Marian, and my extended family for all their unending support.

"Thanks to my clubs, Tremane, St. Ciaran's, and Fuerty, who nurtured my skills and talents down the years. A special thanks to all my teammates for the life-long friendships, forged both on and off the field. Their loyalty, commitment and dedication helped me to give everything I had, anytime I took to the field.

"Finally, thanks to the management and medical teams, the County Board, sponsors, Club Rossie, my employers and of course, all the loyal supporters for their encouragement throughout. I wish Davy and all the lads the very best for the coming season, and I look forward to supporting the team long into the future."

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