McGarrity shines for Mayo

Former captain Ronan McGarrity’s return to inter-county action and three goals from Jason Doherty were the big stories in Ballaghaderreen yesterday where Mayo trounced Westmeath in a challenge.

McGarrity was returning to the fold after an extended period out of the county colours and the Ballina Stephenites midfielder made an impression before being replaced at the interval by Donal Vaughan.

Mayo were never in trouble and their ability to raise green flags was noteworthy after a league campaign where they only hit the net on four occasions, and James Horan maintained afterwards that he was very happy with that aspect of his team’s display.