Mayo chief accepts Croker decision but Connacht venue better for fans

MAYO have no difficulty playing their NFL semi-final against Galway in Croke Park on Sunday, though it would suit supporters of both counties to play the game at a Connacht venue.

“We were talking to officials in Croke Park last week about tickets for Croke Park, so obviously there was no chance of the venue being changed,’’ said Mayo County Board Secretary Sean Feeney.

Croke Park was officially confirmed as the venue for both semi-finals yesterday, with their game first on the programme at 2.15pm, followed by the meeting of Donegal and Kildare at 4pm.