James Horan: ‘Tom O’Sullivan during the whole game, when things were good and bad, was exceptional’

Several of their big players stood up after half-time. Paul Geaney came on and kicked eight points. Mark O’Connor was a huge presence in the middle. Conor Flannery was outstanding at six.

EXCEPTIONAL: Dingle’s spirit and refusal to yield were encapsulated in Tom O’Sullivan’s performance, according to former Mayo manager James Horan. Picture: ©INPHO/Nick Elliott

Dingle’s spirit and refusal to yield were encapsulated in Tom O’Sullivan’s performance, according to former Mayo manager James Horan.

Speaking on the Irish Examiner’s Gaelic football podcast, available to all Examiner subscribers, Horan heralded the Kerry star, who kicked six points to help his club overcome Ballyboden St Enda’s after extra-time.