Prodigal son returns to action for Mayo
The squad convened to discuss McDonald's request that he be allowed back in after Crossmolina's draw with Knockmore in the senior championship last Sunday. Although the decision wasn't thought to be unanimous, there was general acceptance among the players that the prodigal son could return. No guarantees were made however that he would play any part in the Ennis match.
McDonald hasn't played for Mayo in almost 12 months, since Westmeath ended their championship interest last summer. In January, he withdrew from the panel, citing work commitments. McDonald said at the time he would have been unable to give his full commitment to Mayo football because of work pressures.
