Gregory McCartan retires from inter-county
Down footballer Gregory McCartan has announced his retirement from the inter-county scene following a long battle with injury.
The midfielder had not played football for club or county since last year due to a groin injury.
Despite taking time off to recuperate, the 33-year-old's attempts at a comeback have ended in failure. The Castlewellan club man was involved in the county's 1994 All-Ireland-winning campaign.
McCartan said: "It hasn't worked out. I am not going back. I am not playing anything and I can't see any future in county football."
