Updated May 10th 2021, 7:18 PM<\/p>\n
SLIGO FOOTBALLER NEIL Ewing has announced his retirement from the senior inter-county game.<\/p>\n
The 33-year-old defender started out in 2008 and featured in three Connacht finals. Success eluded him in those clashes against Roscommon in 2010 and twice against Mayo (2012 and 2015).<\/p>\n
Ewing outlined how injury had been a reason behind his decision to bow out.<\/p>\n
\u201cDodged injury for a long time but luck couldn\u2019t last forever. At the minute the body is not willing to do what the heads is telling it. It was a childhood dream to pull on the Sligo jersey. An honour to have enjoyed the opportunity to do so.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom 2008 it has been a privilege beyond words to get to play alongside some who were heroes growing up, some who will be future stars and some whose monumental, unseen, commitment to train\/travel\/prepare didn\u2019t get them a regular run in the 1-15 jersey.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nGrateful to have had the opportunity to fulfil a childhood dream. Time for the terrace. pic.twitter.com\/jbATeJIfzy<\/p>\n
— Neil Ewing (@Bob__Ewing) May 10, 2021<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The Drumcliffe-Rosses Point club man admitted his regret at not landing that provincial honour.<\/p>\n
\u201cHugely disappointing to not have a Connacht championship medal. Will forever regret a free I gave away in 2010. Did everything I could, in my limited capabilities, to make up for that moment.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the absence of achieving ambitions I have to take solace in the great experiences shared, friends made and support received along the way.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nConfirmation also from @OfficialCorkGAA selector Sean Hayes that @carrigoon @Lockaldhino has called time on his inter-county career.
Best of luck to James who played some outstanding games in the red jersey.
Game v @KildareGAA live on @BigRedBench @C103Cork pic.twitter.com\/cWPJMW0WVa<\/p>\n