Ciaran Kilkenny retires from inter-county football with Dublin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 12:29 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Ciaran Kilkenny has announced his retirement from inter-county football after 15 seasons with Dublin. The 33-year-old played in the All-Ireland SFC semi-final against Kerry but has now decided to end his playing career. Kilkenny was integral to Dublin's success, contributing to eight All-Ireland titles. He finishes with six All-Star awards and numerous Leinster and National League titles. Kilkenny expressed gratitude for his time representing Dublin and plans to continue supporting the team in the future.
- •Kilkenny played in Dublin's recent All-Ireland SFC semi-final defeat by Kerry.
- •He secured eight All-Ireland titles and six All-Star awards during his career.
- •Kilkenny was a key player in Dublin's six consecutive All-Ireland victories from 2015 to 2020.
- •He highlighted the honor of representing Dublin and his connections with teammates.
- •Current Dublin manager Ger Brennan praised Kilkenny's leadership and impact.
- 12:29 PMYahoo Sports — Kilkenny calls time on his Dublin career
"Dublin's Ciaran Kilkenny announces his retirement from inter-county football after 15 seasons.
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