Long-serving Clare attacker David Tubridy has confirmed his retirement from inter-county football.
Reports emerged over the weekend that the Doonbeg man had informed Banner manager Colm Collins of his decision to quit over the weekend after 16 seasons in the saffron and blue and the player then took to social media, describing it as a “very hard call” but that he departs “knowing Clare football is in a great place right now”.
He paid tribute to Collins’ management, saying he has “lifted football in the county to another level”.
Tubridy was given his debut by the late Paidi O Se in 2007 and, remarkably, retires as the top scorer in the history of the National Football League, finishing with a tally of 22-421.
He was a key player as Clare rose from Division Four and established themselves in Division Two under Collins as well as reaching two All-Ireland quarter-finals, most recently last year though Tubridy’s involvement across 2022 was limited due to an Achilles injury.
Speaking to Clare FM, Collins hailed Tubridy’s contribution.
He said: “He was just that special talent, that player that had that extra bit that singles them out as that little bit above the rest and David had that in spades. He was a complete class player and class guy as well, a class act in every way.”
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