Castlebar Celtic's crushing defeat at the hands of Finn Harps in the first round of the EA Sports Cup at Celtic Park came at a heavy price.
Goalkeeper Daniel O'Leary, who made such a big impression since joining the club from Longford Town earlier this year, is in danger of being ruled out of action before the League of Ireland A championship gets underway next month.
Celtic manager Declan Kilkelly revealed O'Leary is waiting to have a MRI scan on what appeared to be a serious groin injury.
He explained: "We are resigned to the fact that he is going to have an operation that will rule him out for an extended period.

Ballina Town striker Michael Duffy is included in the Republic of Ireland squad for this week's international tournament involving Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man in Banbridge, Co. Down.
It is hoped he will get the opportunity to add to his one International cap, which he secured two years back against U.S.A.
He stated: "I am looking forward to the tournament and hopefully all will go well for me as I feel refreshed and ready for action. I feel much more comfortable on this occasion being involved with the squad, and hopefully this will be of benefit to me."
Ireland play the Isle of Man on Wednesday, Northern Ireland on Thursday and Scotland on Friday.

Ballina Town 2
Manulla 1

ELVERYS SPORTS SUPER LEAGUE

For the second time in the space of as many weeks Ballina Town have emerged victorious over Manulla on a 2-1 scoreline.
This time there were league points at stake and hosts Ballina left it late to nab all three at Belleek Park, scoring two minutes from the end of normal time against a resolute visiting side.
Derek Tansey claimed the winner, scrambling in a shot off a couple of Manulla players as he was left unguarded at the far post to meet Philip Devers' deep free kick from the left wing.