Magician Ciarán McDonald still casting spells in Mayo

McDonald’s addition to the Mayo backroom for this season was an early blockbuster story. But it was no gimmick

POINTING THE WAY: Ciarán McDonald’s addition to the Mayo backroom for this season was an early blockbuster story. But it was no gimmick. Manager James Horan knows that the Crossmolina man embodies the qualities he prizes. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Even on the toughest days, James Horan never succumbed to the Mayo God Help Us stuff.

Take the aftermath of the 2012 final and the early concession of two early goals to Donegal.