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Tyrone stalwart Colm Cavanagh has confirmed his retirement from intercountry football.
Tyrone’s last remaining liaison with the last winning team from all of Ireland released a statement announcing their decision tonight.
Moy’s versatile man played a key role for the county for nearly 11 years, clinching an All-Ireland title in 2008. His versatility, experience and defensive control were vital to Red Hand manager Mickey Harte in recent years.
Cavanagh won All Stars in 2017 and 2018 in two different positions, in the midfield and on the wing respectively.
In making the announcement, Cavanagh said that he really enjoyed his time with Tyrone and was now looking forward to spending more time with his family.
“2020 has taught us a lot, for me it has confirmed that your health is indeed your wealth, and with that, it is time for me to step back and pass my Tyrone jersey to the next in line,” he said in a statement. .
“I am very proud and honored to have worn the Tyrone jersey for so long and have had some of the best days of my life while wearing it,” he said.
“I wish current and future teams the best of luck in the season ahead and I have no doubt that they will be collecting the trophies for many years to come.”
The time has come … ✌️ pic.twitter.com/uuVNUtdalT
– Colm Cavanagh (@ collykid2) September 22, 2020
News of their departure comes ahead of Tyrone’s Ulster Championship quarterfinal meeting with Donegal on November 1.
Meanwhile, Galway veteran Gary Sice is making a move in the opposite direction and has come out of inter-county retirement ahead of this year’s compact winter championship.
The 36-year-old has been a pivotal figure on Corofin’s three-game winning team.
Retired since late 2017, after 11 years with Galway, Sice returned to training last week and has been in typically stellar form throughout the Galway club championship and shot seven points in the county quarterfinal victory. about Salthill-Knocknacarra.
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