TRIBUTES HAVE BEEN flooding in following confirmation that Sean Cavanagh has retired from inter-county football.

Tyrone’s captain made his 89th, and last, senior championship appearance at Croke Park in yesterday’s All-Ireland semi-final loss to Dublin.

The 34-year-old Moy clubman bows out after winning three All-Ireland medals, six Ulster crowns and five All-Star awards.

His brother Colm, hurlers, footballers and even legendary jockey Tony McCoy have posted goodwill messages on Twitter.

Here’s a selection as Gaelic Football and the wider sporting world bids farewell to an icon….

Congrats on a fantastic career Sean and a journey where YOU drove the bus alot. Look 4ward 2d next chapter #SeanCavanagh
— Henry Shefflin (@ShefflinHenry) August 27, 2017

Henry Shefflin / Twitter

I was at Tyrones first all ireland win in 2003. Couldn't get over the atmosphere! Sean Cavanagh was at the heart of it! What a leader! 👏🏻
— Paul Murphy (@PaulMurphykk) August 28, 2017

Paul Murphy / Twitter

Sean Cavanagh, what a player, what a career #Dummy
— Jamie Malone (@JamieMalone303) August 27, 2017

Jamie Malone / Twitter

Sean Cavanagh should be carried home from Dublin this evening. Owes Tyrone absolutely nothing.That's a legend of the game!!
— Kyle Coney (@kyleconey90) August 27, 2017

Kyle Coney (Noney) / Twitter

Sean Cavanagh + side step one of the best, pity systems prevented him and Michael Murphy from enjoying and expressing themselves.
— Tony Davis (@allireland1) August 27, 2017

Tony Davis / Twitter

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All the best @SeanCavanagh14 on your retirement, stellar career behind you, done it all.
— Paul Hearty (@paul_hearty1) August 28, 2017

Paul Hearty / Twitter

@SeanCavanagh14 congrats on a truly outstanding career! I always admired how you played the game, gave it 100% every time.#RoleModel #leader
— Dermot Earley (@dermotearley) August 28, 2017

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Thank you Tyrone support for all year. Had my no 1 supporter at the match. Oh and enjoy retirement @SeanCavanagh14 not a bad few years . pic.twitter.com/d3i5uBt6sH
— Colm Cavanagh (@collykid2) August 28, 2017

Colm Cavanagh / Twitter

What a career @SeanCavanagh14 has had. Heartbeat of Tyrone for many years.gettin the black card introduced can never be forgiven 🙈🙈👌👌
— Eoin Larkin (@11larky) August 28, 2017

Eoin Larkin / Twitter

Best wishes for the future @SeanCavanagh14. You've been a great ambassador for you club county province and country #truegeal
— John Doyle (@johnnydoyle78) August 28, 2017

John Doyle / Twitter

@SeanCavanagh14 Congrats on great career Sean. Enjoyed the battles over the yrs and falling for that side step! #respect
— Ciaran Whelan (@whelo35) August 27, 2017

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What a career @SeanCavanagh14 had. Won it all and above all an absolute gentleman. #enjoytherest
— Martin Dunne (@13dunnie) August 27, 2017

Martin Dunne / Twitter

@SeanCavanagh14
A gent
A role model
A class act
One of the greatest
Enjoy retirement Frank! #Legend
— Joe McMahon (@Bigjoemc) August 27, 2017

Joe McMahon / Twitter

Well done @SeanCavanagh14 on powerful career. Did it against the best and on the biggest of days. Respect 👏🏼👍🏼🏐!!!
— Tomás Ó Sé (@tomas5ky) August 28, 2017

Tomás Ó Sé / Twitter

@SeanCavanagh14 be very proud..What a career..Loved watching this man play..best wishes Sean
— Tony Browne (@TonyBrowne05) August 27, 2017

Tony Browne / Twitter

Congrats on a great career @SeanCavanagh14 👏 https://t.co/IA7qdHEFMl
— AP McCoy (@AP_McCoy) August 27, 2017

AP McCoy / Twitter

Good luck in retirement @SeanCavanagh14 incredible player and servant to tyrone.Defenders can rest easy not getting roasted with that dummy!
— Chris Kerr (@Kerrso86) August 27, 2017

Chris Kerr / Twitter

@SeanCavanagh14 Congratulations on a great Career Sean. A leader, a warrior and an inspiration. Comhgairdeachas, a chara.
— Kevin Reilly (@kevreilly1) August 27, 2017

Kevin Reilly / Twitter

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The Red Hand colossus has bowed out of inter-county football after making 89 senior championship appearances.

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