Horan hands Mayo national league debuts to four players

MAYO manager James Horan has handed debut to four players for Saturday night's Allianz National League opener against Donegal at Ballybofey.

As his side begin the defence of the title, he has placed faith in Kilmaine defender Oisin Mullin, Crossmolina midfielder Jordan Flynn, Ballintubber half forward Bryan Walsh and Belmullet corner forward Ryan O'Donoghue.

Castlebar Mitchels ace Patrick Durcan is named team captain.

The selection is:

1. David Clarke - Ballina Stepenites

2. Oisin Mullin - Kilmaine

3. Brendan Harrison - Aghamore

4. Colm Boyle - Davitts

5. Padraig O'Hora - Ballina Stephenites

6. Stephen Coen - Hollymount/Carramore

7. Patrick Durcan - Castlebar Mitchels (c)

8. Tom Parsons - Charlestown

9. Jordan Flynn - Crossmolina Deel Rovers

10. Bryan Walsh - Ballintubber

11. Diarmuid O'Connor - Ballintubber

12. Fergal Boland - Aghamore

13. Ryan O'Donoghue - Belmullet

14. Brian Reape - Bohola Moy Davitts

15. James Carr - Ardagh