Legendary Kerryman Marc O’ Sé has confirmed his retirement from inter county football.
The 36-year-old has hung up his boots for good after a staggering 16 years with the Kingdom senior panel.
During his storied career he amassed an incredible 176 League and Championship appearances, five All-Ireland medals, three league titles, 10 Munster Championships and five All-Stars.
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— GAA JOE (@GAA__JOE) October 12, 2016
His last game for Kerry came in the All-Ireland semi final defeat to Dublin in August, when he was introduced as a sub. The news comes as no surprise after he remained on the field for an extended period afterwards.
The GAA community have been flooding social media with tributes for the Kerry legend made the official announcement on Wednesday.
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A fantastic servant to @Kerry_Official @osemarc2 it was a pleasure to play alongside you since we were young lads. Best wishes.
— Sean O Sullivan (@SeanTheBawn) October 12, 2016
Congrats to my college team-mate @osemarc2 on an incredible #GAA career. As honest and classy a footballer as you'd see. #DummySolo
— Barry Cahill (@barrycahilldub) October 12, 2016
What a contribution not just Kerry football but to the GAA the length and breath of the Island. Congrats @osemarc2 #whatacareer
— John Doyle (@johnnydoyle78) October 12, 2016
Colm Cooper said he was most natural footballer in @Kerry_Official team. After epic career Marc O Sé confirms retirement to Dara O Cinneide.
— Tony Leen (@tonyleen) October 12, 2016
I had the pleasure of spending a few days in New York with @osemarc2 a true gent & one of the greatest corner backs to have played the game
— Jackie Tyrrell (@MrJackieTee) October 12, 2016
What a brilliant career @osemarc2 had in the green and gold. It was a pleasure to play alongside him all the way from minors up. Legend
— Eoin Brosnan (@brosnaneoin) October 12, 2016
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