Cawley: The most disappointing thing was it cost lads their opportunity to play for Sligo

In 2020, their season collapsed completely when Sligo were forced to withdraw from the championship after a Covid outbreak in their squad.

Sligo footballer Keelan Cawley during the launch of the 2024 Connacht GAA Football Championship. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach, Sportsfile

There is no one left. Keelan Cawley is the last survivor. 15 years ago, he boarded the Sligo rollercoaster and held tight as it lurched from glorious highs to crushing lows.

2009 was his debut year in the senior setup. Sligo contested a Connacht semi-final as he watched from the sideline. Cawley played in 2010 as they lost out to Roscommon in the decider by a point.