INTERVIEW: Eamon Ryan Pays Tribute to Retiring Nollaig Cleary

Cork Ladies Football Manager Eamon Ryan pays tribute to the retiring Nollaig Cleary.

9 time All Ireland Winner Nollaig Cleary has officially announced her retirement.

The 35 year old has told today's Southern Star she is calling time on her County and Club career.

The Gabriel Rangers Forward who made her intercounty debut back in 2004, has three All Star Awards to her name, and won the player of the match award for her performance in the 2006 All Ireland Final.

Having sat out this years victorious league campaign, her last appearance for Cork was in last years thrilling All Ireland Final victory over Dublin.

Click PLAY below to hear Cork Ladies Football Manager Eamon Ryan pay tribute to Cleary, detailing his first impressions of the forward, her dedicated work ethic, and major contribution to the panel right up until the final moments of last years thrilling All Ireland Final victory.

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