Buckley now a Mayo selector

Donie Buckley’s role within James Horan’s Mayo management set-up has been upgraded to selector. The Kerryman replaces James Nallen, who stepped down due to work commitments.

Buckley joined the Mayo backroom team last season as replacement for Kingdom-bound Cian O’Neill and had been officially described as a coach.

However, once Nallen left, Horan has been on the lookout for someone to take up his role and found a way to split the responsibilities. Goalkeeping coach Peter Burke will take up his on-field duties as a runner delivering messages and water while Buckley becomes a selector alongside Tom Prendergast. The title will make little difference to Buckley’s role given his influence on tactical and team decisions last season.