Former Dublin hurling star Mick Carton heaped praise on staff at the Mater Hospital after he was discharged following Covid-19 treatment.
The ex-Dubs ace, 35, tested positive for the virus just over a fortnight ago and spent 11 days in hospital.
Carton - a fireman by trade - took to social media on Sunday evening to hail the medical staff battling the coronavirus pandemic.
He wrote: "Haven't tweeted in a while; so I got out of hospital on Tuesday after a very long 11 days.
"I just put my phone away and loved spending time with my family at home!
"I tested positive again in hospital but once I reached 14 days after my first symptoms + I was completely symptom free I was discharged
(the doctors were happy with my blood results).
"I'm very grateful to the staff in the mater hospital, most of the nurses looking after me weren't from that ward, so they were working with a new team in really hazardous conditions doing their very best #frontlinestaff."
Carton posted a picture from his hospital bed on March 17 and revealed that he was receiving oxygen, viral medications and antibiotics to fight an infection on his lungs.
Messages of support flooded in for the Leinster Championship and National League medal holder when he originally broke the news - and Carton admitted that he is 'overwhelmed' by the support he has received.
"I'd just like to thank everyone again, I've never been too emotional but I was overwhelmed by all the messages from everybody to me and all my family from all walks of life," he added.
"My energy levels still aren't great but improving every day so thanks again #staysafe #supporteachother."
