Maughan praise as Brady and O’Neill call it a day

MAYO duo David Brady and Kevin O’Neill have retired from intercounty football.

Confirming the news yesterday, manager John Maughan paid tribute to both for their contributions: “You would love to have them both available for the coming season, but that’s not possible.’’

Brady made his name as a midfielder, helping Ballina Stephenites to win the AIB All-Ireland Club title four years ago and playing a major role in the team which regained the Connacht title last year before going under to Nemo Rangers in the All-Ireland semi-final.