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Donegal captain Patrick McBrearty has retired from inter-county football on medical advice.<\/b><\/p>\n
A statement issued by his county on Monday explained that the decision for the 32-year-old to call it a day had been taken in light of “the sustained recurrence of a knee injury which has hindered the Kilcar clubman in recent seasons”.<\/p>\n
During a distinguished 15-year career, McBrearty won seven Ulster Senior Championship medals, a record for a Donegal footballer.<\/p>\n
He was an All-Ireland winner in 2012 and represented Ireland three times in international rules matches.<\/p>\n
His tally of Donegal appearances stands at 167, with 82 of those accumulated in Championship matches.<\/p>\n
Paying tribute to McBrearty, County Board chairperson, Mary Coughlan, said that he “has had an extraordinary career and has set the bar extremely high for the next generation”.<\/p>\n
“He’s been a tremendous ambassador for Donegal GAA and has carried himself with dignity both on and off the field. His retirement leaves a great void but the player has been plagued by injury in recent seasons.”<\/p>\n
“It is fitting that he leaves with a record haul of medals and since being appointed captain in 2022, he has always led by example and worn the county jersey with fierce pride and distinction,” she concluded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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