Good news as Mayo focus turns to next championship phase

Good news has been revealed as members of the Mayo senior football squad return to training this weekend.

After analysing the narrow defeat to Galway in last Sunday's Connacht SFC quarterfinal at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, a coaching session is planned.

It is expected that Patrick Durcan will take part as his recovery from a hamstring injury gathers momentum.

The Castlebar Mitchels ace is focused on regaining full fitness ahead of the county's first round qualifier next month.

Midfielder Jordan Flynn is making good progress from the ankle injury he sustained in the Allianz National League final defeat to Kerry on April 3 last.

He, too, will be in contention for the next competitive outing while goalkeeper Rob Hennelly is reported to be doing well after his recent keyhole surgery on a knee injury.

However, Oisin Mullin faces a battle to be fit for the qualifier after suffering a recurrence of a hamstring injury in the clash against Galway.

The disappointment of the loss to Galway has now been firmly placed aside as minds are firmly turned on the next phase of the championship.

The draw for the qualifiers will take place when the semi-finals of the four provincial championships are completed.

Mayo are unlikely to know their opponents until a week before they are due to play.