Dublin’s Paddy Andrews Announces Inter-County Retirement

Thu, 14th January 2021

Paddy Andrews has announced his retirement from inter-county football with Dublin.

Paddy has donned the Blue jersey of the Dublin Senior Footballers for 12 years, playing a major role is the huge success Dublin have achieved in that time.

The St Brigids man departs the inter-county scene with 7 All-Ireland Senior Football medals, as well as 11 Leinster titles and 5 National Football Leagues.

Dublin GAA thank Paddy for his incredible service to the Blue jersey and wish him all the very best in the future.

Read Paddy’s statement below:

“After 12 years it’s time for me to finish up with the Dublin football team. It’s been an amazing journey being part of such an incredible group of people over that period.
To Pillar, Pat, Jim, Dessie and their coaches, I’d like to thank them for giving me the opportunity to represent the Dublin team and experience so many special moments.
I’d also like to thank my club St.Brigid’s for their support and all the coaches & members down in Russell Park.
To my family, friends andin particular my parents Pat & Angela and my fiancée Doireann, I owe a huge debt for their constant belief in me through so many highs and lows.
A special thanks to our phenomenal supporters for their unwavering belief and encouragement over so many years, good and bad.
Finally, to my teammates, it was the highest privilege to share the journey with you all. All the best for the road ahead.
Paddy”