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WITH retirements come tributes and the sporting world was very busy today dishing them out to a Kerry legend.
Here’s what people from all walks of life were tweeting about Kieran Donaghy’s retirement from the Kerry team…
The best teammate I ever had bar none. The ultimate team player. Never gave up. Was never beaten. And he was some craic in the dressing room as well. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís ! pic.twitter.com/um0dUgVZcc
— Marc Ó Sé (@osemarc2) September 11, 2018
What a journey it’s been with this guy! The big man with the most infectious personality. Lucky enough to play with some legends & he is one of them but he’s out on his own as the best teammate you could ever have. Thanks @starryboy14 💚💛 pic.twitter.com/v8nveqawz8
— Darran O’Sullivan (@Darransull86) September 11, 2018
Well done @starryboy14 . Easy to enjoy the afterlife after everything you have given. Legend . Fair play.
— Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) September 11, 2018
What a man @starryboy14 👏🏻🏐 https://t.co/XelESIPCxr
— John Egan (@JohnEgan92) September 11, 2018
Kieran Donaghy, a winged chariot.
A kestrel soaring on the currents of the long days.
A giant with the softest hands.
Gooch’s big brother.
Author of chaos.
Abrasive, defiant, magnificent.
The emblem of Kerry resistance.
Star.— Roy Curtis (@RoyCurtis68) September 11, 2018
Would like to wish Kieran the very best in retirement. A great player and inspiration for Kerry. I flew to Dublin in hope in Sep ’14, Donaghy was the main difference against Donegal and turned it into a fabulous w-end! A warrior and an inspiration. #respect https://t.co/eMWI6wMXqz
— Maurice Sheehan (@Maurisek32) September 11, 2018
Donaghy is a legend. One of the last survivors of a great Kerry team. Star redefined the game and how it could be played in so many ways. One of the best that I’ve seen.
— Gavin Quinn (@gavinquinn97) September 11, 2018
Good luck, Kieran Donaghy and thanks for all the great craic on the field! #KerryGAA
— Charles P. Pierce (@CharlesPPierce) September 11, 2018
Best wishes to Kieran Donaghy who has announced his retirement from inter-county football. He has seen some great days in #CrokePark with the Kingdom! pic.twitter.com/6ndqFTD0Wu
— Croke Park (@CrokePark) September 11, 2018
Donaghy retiring marks the end of an era. One of the last from that great Kerry team; a team that up until about a year ago was the greatest I’d seen. His move from midfield to full forward in 06 was a masterstroke and watching him in full flight was a pleasure. Good luck to Star
— Conchúr Ó Sé (@ConorOShea10) September 11, 2018
The best line written about @starryboy14 was @MalachyClerkin‘s ahead of the 2014 final: “Donaghy is the tenner Kerry have kept finding in the arse pocket of their jeans.”
— PJ Browne (@P_J_Browne) September 11, 2018
There was a time Kieran Donaghy was the most lethal and exciting attacking weapon in football. That he was still a go-to guy for Kerry in his last season is the greatest statement on a marvellous career. Great player, better fella.
— Michael Foley (@MickFoley76) September 11, 2018
“Who’s crying now baby!!!!” (to Armagh keeper Paul Hearty in 2006) and “Well @JoeBrolly1993 what do you think of that???!!!!” are two of the greatest lines ever deliverd by a @Kerry_Official player. @kerrytodayrk Kieran Donaghy thank you for everything @starryboy14
— Jerry O’Sullivan (@jerosullivanRK) September 11, 2018
Kerry people were so lucky to have Kieran Donaghy – the happiness we got in 2014 with a ‘broken conveyor belt’ may never, ever be surpassed. Best of luck, @starryboy14 pic.twitter.com/PAnlLnuUNK
— Eoin Sheahan (@EoinSheahan) September 11, 2018
Donaghy was the kid who wrung every last enjoyable drop out of playing football. Competitive, honest, talented and got the best out of himself. Played with a joie de vivre every time he took the field. Great guy off the field too. Selfless with his time for supporters and media.
— Paul Brennan (@Brennan_PB) September 11, 2018
#Kerry legend, Kieran Donaghy, has announced his retirement. One of my all time favourites! (He’s the one on the left..) pic.twitter.com/uErvIQBu27
— Des Cahill (@sportsdes) September 11, 2018
Rest well boy and enjoy the future 👍👍one of the best !!!#star https://t.co/dM5R3m5siT
— Conor.mortimer (@Conmort) September 11, 2018
He wasn’t called the ‘ Star ‘ for no reason, epitomised everything about being a kerry legend on & off the field, safe to say we got to know each other very well inside the white lines in training for years 🤔all for the kerry cause,only one ⭐️.Friend for life 💚💛@starryboy14 pic.twitter.com/oZPNeDERFI
— Aidan O Mahony (@GmailMahony) September 11, 2018
