🚨GAA legend announces retirement with immediate effect

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Emlyn Mulligan has announced his retirement from inter-county football after a 17-year career with Leitrim.

Now 35 years old, Mulligan made his debut back in 2006 and was the captain of the side that won the FBD Insurance League back in 2013.

The forwarded represented his county well but has suffered from continuous injuries over the past few years.

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Mulligan stepped away from the team in 2019 after suffering a cruciate ligament injury but has now announced his official retirement from his Leitrim career.

“Unfortunately, my days of representing Leitrim GAA have come to an end.” He posted on Twitter.

“Past injuries have caught up with me and my body just can’t deal with the demands to compete at inter-county level anymore.

“It was a pleasure. Thanks for all the support since making my league debut in 2006 until now.

“Looking forward to heading to New York next week, now as a supporter, to cheer on Andy and the lads.”

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