Cillian O'Connor not to feature for Mayo in 2025
Mayo's Cillian O'Connor will play no part of the 2025 inter-county season. Picture: INPHO/Tom Maher
Mayo senior football manager Kevin McStay has been dealt a blow in attack as Ballintubber's Cillian O'Connor has opted out of the 2025 inter-county season, according to the Irish Examiner.
The news, first reported by the Mayo Football Podcast, also comes with doubts among a number of other players considering their involvement in the Mayo panel next year.
The two-time All-Star is Mayo's and the Championship's highest scoring player in history, and also holds the record for a tally in a single championship game when he scored 4-9 in the 2020 All-Ireland semi-final against Tipperary.
The 32-year-old has dealt with a number of injury issues over the past couple of years. He missed Mayo's run to the 2021 All-Ireland final after injuring his Achilles in the National League against Clare while he also missed a large chunk of 2023 season due to a hamstring injury.
His appearances for Mayo this year were mainly off the bench, his only championship start coming in the All-Ireland group stage win over Cavan.
