Cillian O'Connor returns to Mayo squad for Galway clash

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Mayo senior manager Kevin McStay has made one change from the team that started against Cork last weekend.

They will face Galway in the preliminary quarter final on Sunday in Pearse Stadium, Salthill, at 3 p.m.

Sam Callinan replaces Donnacha McHugh in the half-back line.

Colm Reape continues in goal, with Jack Coyne, David McBrien and Padraig O'Hora in the full-back line. Sam Callinan lines out alongside Conor Loftus and Mayo captain Paddy Durcan.

Stephen Coen and Matthew Ruane are again paired at midfield, with Diarmuid O'Connor now in the half-forward line along with Jack Carney and Jordan Flynn.

Aidan O'Shea, James Carr and Ryan O'Donoghue complete the full-forward line.

However, the named selection is likely to see changes ahead of the throw-in, as recent evidence suggests.

But the big news is that Mayo stalwart Cillian O'Connor returns and is named as one of the substitutes after his impressive club performance last weekend.

Tyrone's Sean Hurson will referee Sunday's game, which is live on RTÉ 1 television and also on Midwest Radio with Michael D. McAndrew and Martin Carney. Mayo GAA will have live updates across all social media platforms also. Get your ticket here.

The Mayo senior team for the Galway clash is as follows:

1. Colm Reape, Knockmore

2. Jack Coyne, Ballyhaunis

3. David McBrien, Ballaghaderreen

4. Padraig O'Hora, Ballina Stephenites

5. Sam Callinan, Ballina Stephenites

6. Conor Loftus, Crossmolina Deel Rovers

7. Paddy Durcan, Castlebar Mitchels

8. Stephen Coen, Hollymount/Carramore

9. Matthew Ruane, Breaffy

10. Diarmuid O'Connor, Ballintubber

11. Jack Carney, Kilmeena

12. Jordan Flynn, Crossmolina Deel Rovers

13. Aidan O'Shea, Breaffy

14. James Carr, Ardagh

15. Ryan O'Donoghue, Beal an Mhuirthead

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16.Rory Byrne, Castlebar Mitchels

17.Tommy Conroy, The Neale

18. Jason Doherty, Burrishoole

19. Enda Hession, Garrymore

20. Fionn McDonagh, Westport

21. Darren McHale, Knockmore

22. Donnacha McHugh, Castlebar Mitchels

23. Eoghan McLaughlin, Westport

24. Kevin McLoughlin, Knockmore

25. Cillian O'Connor, Ballintubber

26. Bob Tuohy, Castlebar Mitchels

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