Two members of the 2016 Roscommon senior football panel have announced their retirement.

Geoffrey Claffey – former county goalkeeper and team captain – and Niall Carty- also a former team captain – have both confirmed their intention to retire from intercounty football.

Geoffrey Claffey –who was Roscommon captain in 2012 – is also retiring from club football while Niall Carty hopes to continue playing with his club Padraig Pearses.

Chairman of Roscommon GAA County Board Seamus Sweeney thanked both men for the fantastic service they have given their county, while Roscommon manager Kevin McStay wished both men well in the future, and said they made significant contributions to two of the greatest days in recent Roscommon history – Niall in the All-Ireland Minor Final victory in 2006 and Geoffrey in the 2010 Connacht Final victory.