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Owen Mulligan confirms retirement from Gaelic football

Owen Mulligan was central to Tyrone's breakthrough in the 2000s
Image: Owen Mulligan was central to Tyrone's breakthrough in the 2000s

Three-time All-Ireland winner with Tyrone, Owen Mulligan has announced his retirement from Gaelic football.

The 37-year-old, who represented London in recent years, took to Twitter to announce the news ahead of the 2019 season.

'Mugsy' was an integral part of the Tyrone side when they won their breakthrough All-Ireland title in 2003, and once again when they regained the Sam Maguire in 2005.

The Cookstown man was one of the most iconic forwards of the noughties, as he toyed with opposition defences as the Red Hands became a true force in the game under Mickey Harte.

He helped club side Cookstown Fr Rocks to All-Ireland intermediate titles in 2010 and 2013, before moving to London where he joined Fulham Irish, whom he aided to a London Championship in 2017. He also lined out for the Exiles' intercounty team in recent years.

Owen Mulligan in action for London against Leitrim last summer
Image: Mulligan in action for London against Leitrim last summer

Scorer of one of the most iconic goals ever seen in Croke Park, against Dublin in 2005, Mulligan will go down as a legend of Tyrone football.

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Upon his announcement, he has been praised by former team-mates and opponents alike.

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