Cora Staunton not ready to quit yet as she commits to 22nd successive season

Cora Staunton has handed Mayo a massive boost by committing to a 22nd successive season of inter-county fare — but admits that she agonised over her decision.
Cora Staunton not ready to quit yet as she commits to 22nd successive season
Fri, 29 Jan, 2016 - 00:00
Jackie Cahill

The Carnacon superstar, a 10-time Allstar, returned to training with the Westerners last Friday night and is available for selection ahead of Sunday’s Lidl Division 1 opener against champions Cork in Mallow (2pm).

Staunton, who made her Mayo debut in 1995, isn’t the only vastly-experienced player back on board this year as goalkeeper Yvonne Byrne, defender Helena Lohan, and versatile Martha Carter have also vowed to continue.

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