Meet the minor footballer who sponsors the team he plays for

Turning 17 today, the fifth-year student is part of a family steeped in Mayo club The Neale.

Ronan Hughes, left, and The Neale minor footballers who he plays for - and sponsors . He set up Hughsey Sports in Transition Year when he was 16. Picture: Twitter / Liam Horan

A Mayo teenager has garnered national attention today as it was revealed he sponsors his local GAA club's minor team - whom he also plays for!

Ronan Hughes of The Neale GAA club in Mayo set up Hughsey Sports when in Transition Year in Ballinrobe Community School.