Number of changes to Mayo team for league encounter with Monaghan

Mayo senior football team manager Kevin McStay has made a number of changes to his team for their final Allianz National Football League game against Monaghan on Sunday.

In come Robbie Hennelly, Pádraig O'Hora, Michael Plunkett, Jason Doherty, Kevin McLoughlin, Frank Irwin and Conor McStay to start for the first time this year.

O'Hora replaces David McBrien at full-back, Plunkett comes in for Patrick Durcan at wing-back and Jason Doherty starts at centre-back in place of Conor Loftus.

Donnacha McHugh and Sam Callinan flank O'Hora in the full-back line, with Stephen Coen partnering with Doherty and Plunkett in the half-back line.

Matthew Ruane and Bob Tuohy are named at midfield, while McLoughlin, Irwin and Jordan Flynn are named in a new-look half-forward line.

Regulars Aidan O'Shea and Ryan O'Donoghue will lead the inside line, with Conor McStay getting a chance to impress beside them.

Meath referee David Gough is down to referee the game on Sunday, which will throw in at 1.45 p.m. in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar.

Mayo GAA will have updates across all social media on Sunday, with live coverage on Midwest Radio with Michael D. McAndrew and Martin Carney. Tickets can be purchased online at GAA.ie/tickets or https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa, or in selected SuperValu and Centra stores.

The Mayo team in full is as follows: Robbie Hennelly; Donnacha McHugh, Pádraig O’Hora, Sam Callinan; Michael Plunkett, Jason Doherty, Stephen Coen; Bob Tuohy, Matthew Ruane; Kevin McLoughlin, Frank Irwin, Jordan Flynn; Conor McStay, Aidan O'Shea, Ryan O'Donoghue.

TRAFFIC AND PARKING

An Garda Síochána are advising those travelling to Hastings Insurance MacHale Park on Sunday that traffic lights are in operation on the Claremorris-Balla road (on the Balla side of The Beaten Path). These lights will give priority to the traffic coming from the busiest side.

It is suggested that, where possible, people should use an alternative route to Castlebar as there are likely to be some delays.

There are also roadworks on the Belcarra Road, Castlebar, and temporary traffic light are in place.

As parking around Hastings Insurance MacHale Park is limited, there will be no public parking around the An Sportlann car park.

Patrons are advised to arrive early and obey all the stewards and gardaí on duty inside and outside the grounds.

All Mayo GAA supporters are asked to obey all bylaws and show consideration for local residents when parking. Parking by supporters along the N5 is not recommended for health and safety reasons. There is ample free parking available for supporters within Castlebar town.

Turnstiles will open at 12 p.m. on Sunday, with the game set to start at 1.45 p.m. Supporters entering the stand can access the stadium via the An Sportlann car park, while those entering the terraces can gain access via the turnstiles on McHale Road. Supporters are asked to have their digital or printed tickets ready for scanning on arrival at the turnstiles.

Two Cumann na mBunscoil games, featuring girls and boys, will be played during half-time on Sunday involving children from Culleens National School, Ballina, and Shrule National School. Spectators and children should not enter the pitch at half-time while those games are being played.