I was so close to Mayo return, reveals Mortimer

Former Mayo star Conor Mortimer had hopes of returning to the county squad following his shock withdrawal in 2012.

Mortimer, whose autobiography is launched next week, met with Mayo team liaison officer Noel Howley after quitting the panel before the Connacht final with Sligo.

Mortimer, 32, walked after he was left out of the team for the provincial decider.