Keith Higgins will focus on hurling for Mayo after football retirement

The 35-year-old dual star has spoken to Mayo hurling manager Derek Walsh

Keith Higgins (right) celebrates with Brian Hunt and the cup after Mayo's Nicky Rackard Cup Final win over Armagh in 2016 Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Four-time All-Star Keith Higgins plans to resume his inter-county hurling career with Mayo after confirming his retirement from the football setup.

The 35-year-old dual star has spoken to hurling manager Derek Walsh, a fellow Ballyhaunis man, and will rejoin the squad that he helped to win the Division 2B hurling league title in 2018.