Mayo recall not in the stars, admits McDonald

Ciarán McDonald might have been dropped from the Mayo panel in 2008 but, despite turning 37, he would love to return playing for the county again.

A blond bombshell no more, the brown-haired attacker helped his club Crossmolina into the county semi-final recently. He’s still playing the centre half-forward role he made his own over a 14-year county career. And he’s still impressing.

When they beat Westport in the county quarter-final rumours circulated about a possible return to the red and green. The internet message boards lit up. But no call was ever made.