AS you’ve already heard, Aidan O’Mahony retired from the Kerry inter-county scene this morning.
The Rathmore Clubman, winner of five All Ireland senior medals, made his championship debut in the green and gold in 2004 against Clare and went on to play 70 championship games for his county in a career spanning 14 years. In addition he played 85 League games for the county.
Twitter was full of tributes today for the legend, from fans, team mates and others in the GAA world…
#GaaRetirement #GAA
One of Kerry’s finest Aidan O’Mahony retires from inter-county football. Would’ve made any Kerry team at any time 🏐🏆🏅💃 pic.twitter.com/TAXtEEKF4Q— UnOfficialGaa (@unofficialgaa) January 23, 2017
Forwards breathe a sigh of relief as Aidan O’Mahony retires
via @IrishTimeshttps://t.co/rdGLepumM3— Noel Gibney (@Watersun555) January 23, 2017
All the best @GmailMahony it was a joy and a privilege to watch you in the green and gold jersey #ATrueKerryGreat
— Listowel Emmets Clg (@Emmetsabu) January 23, 2017
Didn’t @GmailMahony play a Co Final with a broken leg and score 3 or 4 pts ?? #somemanforoneman
— stephen bambrick (@babsclio) January 23, 2017
Soon to be adding the @DWTSIRL trophy to his cabinet 🙈🙈 what a legend of the game, well done @GmailMahony https://t.co/04GjBNYe7D
— Jackie Healy-Rae Jnr (@Jackie_HealyRae) January 23, 2017
@sportsdes Best wishes to @GmailMahony. An absolute gent and you know how hard it is for a Donegal girl to appreciate a lad from Kerry!
— Bríd Curran (@Wholeswell) January 23, 2017
There weren’t many tougher than @GmailMahony to cross the white line.a legend on the field and gentleman off it. A retirement well deserved.
— Michael O’Shea (@Mikeos15) January 23, 2017
@GmailMahony best of luck with the retirement. I enjoyed our many battles over the years. Tough but fair. Enjoy man.
— Declan Quill (@DeclanQuill) January 23, 2017
Sad to lose an absolute warrior, always gave his all & sacrificed for the the team. The ultimate team mate well done @GmailMahony #Legend pic.twitter.com/qSUbH9OhDr
— Darran O’Sullivan (@Darransull86) January 23, 2017
Enjoy your retirement @GmailMahony … one of the toughest to wear the green & gold! Fave story … https://t.co/n1LazuPBDU
— Maria McMahon (@breen_maria) January 23, 2017
Best of luck to @GmailMahony in retirement. Outstanding player and had a 6 pack Peter Andre would be proud of!😄 enjoy! #Ciarraí 👏🏻👏🏻
— Paul Murphy (@PaulMurphykk) January 23, 2017
It took a bull of a man @GmailMahony to get the despicable @realDonaldTrump off my twitter timeline between Dancing and Retirement #Warrior
— Mortimer Murphy (@MortimerMurphy1) January 23, 2017
Congrats on a great career @GmailMahony really enjoyed the performance in ’14, sacrificed his game to nullify their main man #teamplayer
— Jackie Tyrrell (@MrJackieTee) January 23, 2017
In an amateur game the most professional player I ever played with. Cherished memories with great cara @GmailMahony pic.twitter.com/rOAlZCuvR0
— Marc Ó Sé (@osemarc2) January 23, 2017
All the best @GmailMahony. From marauding half back with an eye for a score to no nonsense sweeper. Thank you for the service to Kerry #GAA
— Gavin O’Connor (@Gavoconnor) January 23, 2017
What a competitor for club and county @GmailMahony was. Fearless, brave and with a will to win that matched any player I have come across
— Eoin Brosnan (@brosnaneoin) January 23, 2017
Best wishes to @GmailMahony on his retirement. A fantastic career. A ferocious warrior for the green and gold for 14 years. Good luck Aidan!
— Sean O Sullivan (@SeanTheBawn) January 23, 2017