Laois GAA pays tribute to Munnelly

Earlier this week, one of if not the greatest players to ever wear a Laois Jersey retired. Ross Munnelly has been a star for Laois and a nationally known GAA household name for two decades. The well wishes have been pouring in all week for the Arles Kilcruise man, and Laois GAA have contributed with a touching tribute on Twitter. 

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In the tweet, Laois GAA said

"Ross Munnelly retires after 20 years service to his County.  Laois GAA pay huge respect to Ross Munnelly and all he has achieved in a long and distinguished career, which for Laois commenced on the pitch in 2003, when he was first brought into the panel by Mick O'Dwyer at age 20.

His career highlight is surely that great Leinster final win under Micko in 2003 - where he scored 1-1 from wing forward that day - though representing Ireland in the International Rules on two occasions is another great honour. He was All Star nominee in 2003, 2005 and 2006.
 
He departs the inter-county scene as the longest serving inter-county player in Gaelic football along with Niall McNamee and, surely as one of its most respected. Having played over 200 games for his county, it's easy to see why. Laois GAA wish him a happy retirement.
 
He could be forgiven, given his longevity, for going on in his retirement statement but unassuming as ever, he kept it short and sweet.  Life begins at 40"