Shane Boland looking to inspire Mayo to first step of All-Ireland double

'There were lots of rumours in recent days that our game might be played in Sligo or Carrick-on-Shannon. We would take wherever was chosen anyway'

Shane Boland and his Mayo teammates celebrate with the Nicky Rackard Cup in 2016. Four years later, they are back in another decider. Picture: INPHO/Tom Beary

With two Mayo teams still in the hunt for national glory these are busy times for the Boland brothers.

Fergal, a talented dual player who hurls with last year’s Connacht Intermediate champions Tooreen, is a member of James Horan’s Mayo football squad who are busy preparing for an All-Ireland semi-final next month.