Mayo's Kevin McLoughlin never overthought the next step

Mayo's Kevin McLoughlin with Sarlagh, Odhran and Cadhla Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Evan Treacy

Kevin McLoughlin’s Mayo career started on a tightrope. When Mayo inched along that line with no safety net below, he was often their saviour. The creed that carried him was always the same, do not overthink the next step.

The Knockmore man applied that principle to every element of his play. His physique meant he was lighter than many teammates, but it wasn’t worth worrying about.