Last Sunday was the end of an era as Dessie Dolan played his final club game with Garrycastle, and while it ended in defeat by Dublin’s Ballyboden St Enda’s (3-14 to 0-12), Dolan’s enduring class saw him contribute 0-7 of his side’s tally.
Fittingly, Westmeath’s greatest ever player received a standing ovation when substituted in the 50th minute, and he bows out at 40 years of age with a record eight Westmeath senior football medals.
Greatly admired and respected by his peers, Dolan was quick to pay tribute to all who contributed to his memorable career.
