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Brian Fenton has announced his retirement from inter-county football with Dublin.
The 31-year-old won seven All-Ireland titles with Dublin, including six in-a-row between 2015 and 2020.
Fenton also won 10 Leinster titles, having never lost in the provincial championship, six all-star awards, and is a two-time player of the year.
Brian Fenton has announced his retirement from inter-county football after ten memorable seasons in Blue.
Congratulations on an incredible career, @BrianFenton08 💙 pic.twitter.com/ecLvwV0KB3
— Dublin GAA (@DubGAAOfficial) November 19, 2024
In a statement from Dublin GAA, they said: “The Dublin County Board can confirm that Brian Fenton is retiring from senior intercounty football after 10 remarkable seasons representing Dublin.
“Brian made his senior intercounty debut against Monaghan in the 2015 National League and his championship debut came later that year against Longford.
“The Raheny man represented Dublin in senior Championship football more than sixty times, including playing a central role in Dublin’s record-breaking run of 45 unbeaten championship games.
“This period delivered Dublin’s historic six in a row of All Ireland Senior Football Championship victories between 2015 – 2020, with a further All Ireland success following in 2023.
“Dublin’s talismanic midfielder also received individual recognition- winning the GAA/GPA Footballer of the Year in 2018 and 2020, as well as six All Stars.”
His retirement is a further blow to Dessie Farrell's side, with James McCarthy announcing his retirement two weeks ago.
Dublin County Board Chairperson Michael Seavers said: “Brian was an integral figure in the incredible success enjoyed by Dublin over the past decade.
“He is a hugely talented footballer and fan favourite who will forever be considered one of the greatest players to grace the field in a blue jersey. We thank Brian for his unwavering commitment to Dublin football.
“We wish him and his family all the best going forward and look forward to welcoming him back to Parnell Park as he continues to play with his club Raheny.”
