TRIBUTES ARE BEING paid and plaudits have rolled in from across the length and breadth of the country since Dublin star Diarmuid Connolly announced his inter-county retirement.
Diarmuid Connolly after the 2017 All-Ireland semi-final. Tommy Dickson / INPHO
Tommy Dickson / INPHO / INPHO
One of the most gifted, skillful and naturally-talented footballers of the modern era and a huge Dublin fans’ favourite, the 33-year-old released a statement last night, confirming his decision to bring the curtain down on a hugely successful career in Sky Blue colours.
The St Vincent’s man was a six-time All-Ireland senior championship winner with Dublin, also collecting two All-Stars and 10 Leinster crowns through a colourful inter-county career.
Having caught the eye on many occasions with moments of individual brilliance, here’s a look through some of Connolly’s most impressive passes and scores caught on camera while in action for both Dublin and Vins:
A sublime pass in last year’s All-Ireland final against Kerry after a superb tackle and dispossession
THIS against Kerry late on in the 2016 All-Ireland semi-final. Unreal
Never broke stride, never thought twice about going on his left, never looked like he was going to miss even with all that was at stake. This is the score I always think of when it comes to Diarmuid Connolly. The Cantona of Gaelic football pic.twitter.com/sJW5Y4rK9K
And a nice selection of dazzling moments from through the years, courtesy of Hill 16 Army
The "One And Only" Diarmuid Connolly. Here are some of his most dazzling moments down the years. We will truly miss The King 👑 pic.twitter.com/tpsKNmTZgy
And that’s just a selection of the many, many moments of brilliance.
Others have summed them up on social media, penning some lovely tributes as Connolly bids farewell to Hill 16 and the “incredibly loyal, passionate and devoted Dublin supporters, who were always there for us, no matter the score,” who will “always hold a special place in my heart.”
Many of his former — and current at club level — team-mates including the Brogan brothers, Bernard and Alan, Barry Cahill, and Eamon Fennell honoured the “extraordinary talent,” as did opponents from through the years.
Crowns and goat emojis — referring to the ‘greatest of all time’ acronym — were also used in abundance on social media, showing just how appreciated Connolly was in the capital, and across the country.
Alan Brogan
What an extrodinary talent..was an absolute pleasure..especially on this day in 2011.. https://t.co/0GFvtagfoh
What stands out most for me with Dermo, was that he was nearly always at his best when his best was needed, the last 10-15 minutes of many All Ireland semi & finals (v Kerry & Mayo). https://t.co/IgYO3Ddeyb
I've watched @dermoc123 setting the bar time and time again. His football skills, knowledge of the game, selflessness to bring players into the game, attitude towards winning and so much more.... It was a pleasure to wear the county jersey with you 💙 https://t.co/ZG2L1O7Eqh
Best wishes in retirement to Dublin footballer Diarmuid Connolly.
Diarmuid made his debut for the Dubs in 2007, and brings the curtain down on an illustrious career, winning 6 All Irelands, 10 Leinster titles, 4 national leagues and 2 GPA|GAA All Stars.
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'Thanks for all the magic' - tributes paid and moments of brilliance remembered as Connolly calls it a day
TRIBUTES ARE BEING paid and plaudits have rolled in from across the length and breadth of the country since Dublin star Diarmuid Connolly announced his inter-county retirement.
One of the most gifted, skillful and naturally-talented footballers of the modern era and a huge Dublin fans’ favourite, the 33-year-old released a statement last night, confirming his decision to bring the curtain down on a hugely successful career in Sky Blue colours.
The St Vincent’s man was a six-time All-Ireland senior championship winner with Dublin, also collecting two All-Stars and 10 Leinster crowns through a colourful inter-county career.
Having caught the eye on many occasions with moments of individual brilliance, here’s a look through some of Connolly’s most impressive passes and scores caught on camera while in action for both Dublin and Vins:
A sublime pass in last year’s All-Ireland final against Kerry after a superb tackle and dispossession
A brilliant cross-field ball from the 2017 All-Ireland final
An outrageous goal for St Vincent’s against St Sylvester’s in the 2014 Dublin SFC
Another wonderful pass in action for Vins this summer
A stunning winning point against Tyrone in the 2014 National Football League
Another beautiful effort against Meath in the 2016 Leinster championship
THIS against Kerry late on in the 2016 All-Ireland semi-final. Unreal
A rocket of a goal in the 2014 All-Ireland club final. Connolly scored 2-5 that day in one of the great Croke Park displays
Incredible exploits in the 2011 All-Ireland quarter-final against Tyrone, in which he accounted for seven points
And a nice selection of dazzling moments from through the years, courtesy of Hill 16 Army
And that’s just a selection of the many, many moments of brilliance.
Others have summed them up on social media, penning some lovely tributes as Connolly bids farewell to Hill 16 and the “incredibly loyal, passionate and devoted Dublin supporters, who were always there for us, no matter the score,” who will “always hold a special place in my heart.”
Many of his former — and current at club level — team-mates including the Brogan brothers, Bernard and Alan, Barry Cahill, and Eamon Fennell honoured the “extraordinary talent,” as did opponents from through the years.
Crowns and goat emojis — referring to the ‘greatest of all time’ acronym — were also used in abundance on social media, showing just how appreciated Connolly was in the capital, and across the country.
Alan Brogan
Bernard Brogan
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