Tipperary’s Conor Sweeney announced today that he will no longer be playing inter-county football with his native county.
The 34-year-old made his debut for Tipperary in 2010 and captained the team to their first Munster Senior Football title since 1935 in 2020, an achievement that also earned him a coveted All-Star.
During his career, he won an Allianz Football League Division 4 title in 2014 and a Division 3 title in 2017.
Sweeney’s talents extended beyond Gaelic football, as he was also selected for the Ireland squad in the 2017 International Rules Series against Australia.
Speaking through the Tipperary GAA website, the Ballyporeen clubman expressed his honour in representing his home county.
“After 15 years playing senior football for Tipperary, I feel now is the right time to step away and retire from inter-county football. I feel truly honoured and privileged to have represented my county over the last number of years, and I have genuinely loved every minute of my time in the blue and gold (and green and white),” said Sweeney.
Retirement Announcement - Conor Sweeney
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In his statement, Sweeney also thanked friends, family, coaches, and everyone else who supported him throughout his journey with Tipperary.
Sweeney is now focused on the next chapter of his life and wishes the team well for the upcoming season.
“The journey I have had will be remembered for all the right reasons; we had some great days, but all good things must come to an end. I have been selfish for so long, and now it’s time to focus on other aspects of my life. I would like to wish Philly and all the team the very best in the future, and I look forward to supporting the team from the stands,” he added.
“Up Tipp.”
Tipperary GAA also thanked Sweeney for his "exceptional and unquestionable commitment to football in Tipperary, both on the field."
"Tipperary GAA would like to thank Conor for his exceptional and unquestionable commitment to football in Tipperary, both on the field as a player and off it as one of the greatest ambassadors for football that this county has ever had. We wish Conor all the very best for the next chapter in his life and no doubt we will see him back on the field in years to come in a coaching capacity, preparing the next generation for success in the Tipperary jersey. In your own words, Conor, we had a great journey.
“In your own words, Conor, we had a great journey.”
