Saturday 25 September, 2021
“I feel that the time is right to move on as I want to achieve so many other things in life,” said Martin.
The back-row forward dislocated his shoulder while playing for Harlequins last September.
Twice a Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, Geraghty also won the 2003 Grand National.
The 39-year-old won four All-Ireland titles with his club in a career spanning four decades.
‘It’s almost like a really bad break-up because it’s the only thing I’ve known all my life.’
The Belfast native confirmed his retirement in a statement on Friday evening.
The legendary German midfielder helped Bayern secure a historic treble in 2013.
The 40-year-old earned 121 caps for the US, hung up his gloves on Sunday night.
The former Bulgaria captain also had spells with the likes of Bayer Levekusen, Fulham and Monaco.
The full-back won six Connacht senior football championships during his inter-county career.
Sheffield United’s Oliver Norwood earned 57 international caps but wants to concentrate on his club career.
The former England goalkeeper has decided to hang up his gloves at the age of 39.
The South-African born back won 23 caps for France.
David Strettle started the Premiership club’s Champions Cup win over Munster last weekend.
The 62-time capped second row is hoping to bow out on a high by helping Harlequins to the Premiership title.
The forward has not featured for the Albiceleste since their World Cup exit in Russia last summer.
The New Yorker has called it a day after securing his third Super Bowl championship in February.
The forward scored 14 goals in 54 international appearances for Ireland.
Eamonn Callaghan reflects on his long Kildare career after retiring this year.
The Poland native cited health issues as the reason behind her decision.
Pete Browne confirmed his retirement on Tuesday after three seasons spent at Kingspan Stadium.
The Peamount footballer made her Ireland debut in 2013 and has also secured All-Ireland camogie titles with Kilkenny.
Ryan McCluskey made his Fermanagh debut in 2000 and was an integral figure on route to the All-Ireland semi-finals in 2004.
‘My journey is at an end now but we’ve had some fantastic days .’
After more than 130 caps and three major titles, including the 2010 World Cup, the former Barcelona midfielder has hung up his boots
The versatile 34-year-old has called time on his career with the Aliceleste.
Time has been called on the top-class mare’s racing career.
The 34-year-old won 95 caps for Ireland.
Mason joined Hully City in August 2016 from Tottenham.
The former Brazilian and Barcelona superstar is finally retiring from the professional game at the age of 37.
The pundit guided Simonstown Gaels to a first-ever senior county title in 2016.
The 35-year-old won the Champions League, Serie A, La Liga and the World Cup.
Denis Glennon is hanging up his inter-county boots.
Darach Honan becomes the fourth member of the All-Ireland winning side to retire.
Ellis O’Reilly hopes her achievements will inspire a new generation.
Lambert featured for England at the 2014 World Cup.
With several other players retiring and coach Tom Tierney resigning, it’s quite the transitional period for the women’s team.
The 34-year old has been part of the Armagh squad since 2003.
The multi Oscar-winning actor is giving up his acting career at the age of 60.
The Rathmore player also won three All-Star awards.
