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01 Oct 2025

Under the radar: Five players to keep an eye on in Mayo club championship

With the Senior Championship commencing this weekend, we have picked out five exciting players to watch

Five Mayo club players to watch this weekend in the Senior Championship

John Mac Monagle and Frank Irwin are two of five players worth watching this weekend.

Frank Irwin (Ballina)

He might have started all of Mayo’s league games, but the Ballina man seemed to fall out of favour when the Championship kicked in.

A hugely talented player, Irwin can play in numerous positions, as seen with Mayo when operating between midfield and full-forward.

The young man has been crucial for Ballina’s recent success, and while he often plays in midfield for the Stephenites, he will be a player worth watching with long-range scoring a key attribute in his arsenal.

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