LONG-SERVING MAYO stalwarts David Clarke and Donal Vaughan have both been hailed by their former team-mates in the wake of their inter-county retirements over the last 24 hours.
Vaughan called time yesterday on his 12-year inter-county career. The 32 year-old started in five All-Ireland senior finals and won six Connacht medals.
Today goalkeeper Clarke announced his decision after a remarkable 20 years on the Mayo senior squad. He won eight Connacht medals, a couple of National Leagues and two All-Star awards in 2016 and 2017.
And there have been plenty of tributes to the pair.
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Alan Dillon
What a player and a great teammate. Saved us on so many occasions, 20 years commitment is something special. https://t.co/EzI67Ijyao
A fantastic footballer, ambassador and role model, who has given so much to the Mayo jersey. Congrats on a great career and all the best in retirement. @VaughanShoeshttps://t.co/39t9bJkG2o
Class GK for a long long time! I was 11 when he started playing for Mayo & ended up playing 12yrs together..incredible! To play 20 yrs in the modern day is insane especially when your as meticulous in your preparation as he was! https://t.co/A5fkcjxZqS
One of the very best @VaughanShoes. Serious teammate off the field. On the field I believe he started every Semi Final and Final Mayo got to between 2011 - 2019. Some milage-Some going. Serious player and a big loss to the @MayoGAA changing room.Thanks 👞https://t.co/viq2YSMu2k
Superb service to the Mayo jersey. A fantastic player, an ideal teammate and one of the nicest men you could know. Enjoy the extra free time ‘Shoes’ @VaughanShoeshttps://t.co/MD75UPqFvo
@VaughanShoes was the ultimate pro. Did absolutely everything to give himself the best chance to play at the top level. From diet to lifting in the gym and on to skill sets pitch style. Enjoy the rest bud and be proud of all you achieved. 🍎🍏 mayo #truck
All at @MitchelsGaa show their appreciation of the stellar service which Donal Vaughan has given to @MayoGAA over the last 12 years.
We wish him well on his retirement from inter county football and we look forward to seeing him in the Mitchels colours over the coming years. pic.twitter.com/a7exg5KGd0
What a servant to the Mayo jersey. Always loved a challenge and always had your back. Was a pleasure to play alongside and have you as a teammate. Enjoy the down time Shoe @VaughanShoes 💚❤️ https://t.co/P69o7msNY7
The 🐐. What an innings, 20 years is ridiculous commitment and the consistency in performance was unreal. Can’t wait to see his highlight reel in the coming days 👌🏻👏🏻🙌🏻 https://t.co/kLoeMuXCJy
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'Great team-mate', 'fantastic player', 'legend' - tributes paid to retiring Mayo duo
LONG-SERVING MAYO stalwarts David Clarke and Donal Vaughan have both been hailed by their former team-mates in the wake of their inter-county retirements over the last 24 hours.
Vaughan called time yesterday on his 12-year inter-county career. The 32 year-old started in five All-Ireland senior finals and won six Connacht medals.
Today goalkeeper Clarke announced his decision after a remarkable 20 years on the Mayo senior squad. He won eight Connacht medals, a couple of National Leagues and two All-Star awards in 2016 and 2017.
And there have been plenty of tributes to the pair.
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Alan Dillon
Aidan O’Shea
Andy Moran
Bernard Brogan
David Drake
Conor Mortimer
Ballinrobe GAA
Castlebar Mitchels GAA
Kevin Keane
Aidan Kilcoyne
Michael Conroy
Kevin Kilbane
Tommy Bowe
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