Barrett may start for Mayo as Boyle ruled out

Mayo’s Colm Boyle will not start the All-Ireland final.

The Davitts club man was unable to line out in the semi-final victory over Dublin after picking up a virus. Following a longer than expected recovery process, he has been ruled out and Belmullet’s Chris Barrett will start in his place in the half-back line. Boyle was unable to take part in a full training session until Friday and the management are not sure if he has a full 70 minutes to give. But the U21 All-Ireland winner with Mayo in 2006, is expected to come on at some stage.

There are also doubts about Lee Keegan’s ability to play after a finger bone broke the skin in the semi-final, but he should be fit to play.