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06 Sept 2025

Mayo footballer announces engagement

Diarmuid O’Connor has announced his engagement to long-term partner Emma Walshe

 Mayo footballer announces engagement

The pair announced the news on Instagram

Former Young Footballer of the Year and Mayo GAA star Diarmuid O'Connor has announced his engagement to fiancé Emma Walshe. 

The Ballintubber clubman and his long-time girlfriend announced their good news on Instagram during a holiday to Lake Como.

 The pair announced the news on social media 

The 29-year-old teacher from St Gerald’s College in Castlebar was awarded the GAA/GPA Young Footballer of the Year in both 2015 and 2016. His wife to be is also a teacher, at the Quay National School in Westport.

O'Connor has enjoyed a stellar career in the green and red. He was also a member of the Mayo minor team who won the All-Ireland in 2013 and the U-21 All-Ireland title in 2016.

He has also won three senior county titles with his club Ballintubber.

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