An All-Ireland title remains elusive to him but Keith Higgins figures his inter-county career has gone on three times longer than he would have imagined.

Mayo star Keith Higgins is relishing James Horan’s new-look side taking on Dublin in Croke Park later this month.

Last Christmas is unlikely to be forgotten anytime soon by Mayo footballer Keith Higgins.

Nobody told Mayo dual star Keith Higgins it was going to be easy trying to balance his football and hurling commitments but things couldn’t be more awkward for the talented all-rounder next weekend.

Mayo manager Noel Connelly has denied an ultimatum was handed to captain Keith Higgins to choose football over hurling this year.