Career
Born in Clonmel, County, Fitzgerald first excelled at Gaelic football in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the minor team before later joining the under-21 side. He joined the senior panel during the 2000 championship.
At club level Fitzgerald is a two-time championship medallist with Fitzgerald retired from inter-county football following the conclusion of the 2009 championship.