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Gaoth DobhairInter-County

One Donegal star’s unique retirement statement

written by Chris McNulty August 8, 2016
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ANOTHER OF Donegal’s experienced players has announced his inter-county retirement – in his own unique way.

Eamon McGee is the latest player to call time on his Donegal career, with the 32-year-old Gaoth Dobhair man revealing the news in something of a cryptic tweet, quoting from Lord of the Rings.

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— Eamon Mc Gee (@EamonMcGee) August 7, 2016

McGee follows Colm McFadden in confirming his departure, while St Eunan’s midfielder Rory Kavanagh is expected to follow.

McGee played his 100th game for Donegal in the 2012 All-Ireland final win over Mayo.

Picture caption: Donegal’s Eamonn McGee in action during the All-Ireland Quarter final against Dublin at Croke Park. Picture by Geraldine Diver.

He was playing for London in Division 4 of the League when he had his ear turned by Jim McGuinness early in 2011.

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McGee bided his time before getting in on the action.

Previously, McGee won a Division 1 League title with Donegal in 2007.

In total, McGee played 154 times for Donegal, including 57 Championship games.

More to follow …              

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One Donegal star’s unique retirement statement was last modified: August 8th, 2016 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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