# Cillian O'Connor

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2022

# welcome return

Cillian O'Connor returns to bench as Mayo make three changes

The Ballintubber man is in line for his return to action with James Horan’s side.

8.3k

Apr 2nd 2022, 11:36 AM

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# Input

'Sharing nuggets of information with everyone as always' - O'Connor still contributing to Mayo

Stephen Coen says the star forward is helping the team out during his injury layoff.

5.6k

Aug 13th 2021, 7:45 AM

# step up

'Cillian sent me a voice note on Saturday morning, wishing me well' - becoming a Mayo leader

Ryan O’Donoghue is excited to accept the challenge of deputising for Cillian O’Connor.

5.5k

Jun 29th 2021, 2:01 PM

# mayo mission

'It's disappointing for Cillian but it's by no means a disaster' - Horan sees opportunity in O'Connor injury blow

The two-time All-Star is ‘out for the foreseeable future’ – likely the remainder of the 2021 season.

4.5k

Jun 24th 2021, 6:15 AM

# Injury blow

'If Cillian O'Connor is not available, I can't see how Mayo are going to replace a player of that calibre'

The Mayo star faces surgery for an Achilles tendon injury.

9.3k

Jun 17th 2021, 6:59 PM

# Sidelined

Big setback for Mayo as O'Connor to undergo procedure on Achilles injury

O’Connor was injured last Sunday against Clare.

18.9k

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Jun 16th 2021, 5:03 PM

# TON UP

O'Connor set to make 100th Mayo appearance as Horan names team to play Clare

The two teams meet in Cusack Park on Sunday.

7.0k

Jun 11th 2021, 9:35 PM

# The Green and Red of Mayo

'It was just a kind of a contact injury' - O'Connor on 'standard-setter' O'Shea's injury scare

The 2020 captain limped off when the county returned to collective training last week.

5.5k

Apr 27th 2021, 12:05 AM

# star men

Dublin duo and Mayo attacking star to battle it out for the 2020 Footballer of the Year award

Ciaran Kilkenny, Cillian O’Connor and Brian Fenton are in the running.

6.8k

Jan 15th 2021, 7:15 AM

# Ratified

Recent Mayo kingpins Ballintubber appoint 2013 All-Ireland minor winning manager

Enda Gilvarry takes over a club who have won five senior titles since 2010.

8.3k

Jan 4th 2021, 10:18 AM

# Top of the pile

Waterford and Mayo stars bag semi-final edition Player of the Month awards

Cillian O’Connor and Stephen Bennett have both been in exceptional form for their sides.

5.0k

Dec 10th 2020, 1:22 PM

# James Horan

'He is flying. He is a real leader up there' - Mayo boss hails scoring star O'Connor

The Ballintubber man shot 4-9 to inspire his county to success today against Tipperary.

7.8k

Dec 6th 2020, 7:34 PM

# Young Guns

'You've got the older players coming back and wondering, 'Am I being rested now or have I lost my place?''

Cillian O’Connor says Mayo’s new wave of youngsters have been a breath of fresh air for the squad.

12.1k

Oct 28th 2020, 3:13 PM

# Winning

Cillian O’Connor influential as Ballintubber claim fifth Mayo title since 2010

Their expertise at closing out a game when it matters came to the fore.

9.8k

Oct 19th 2019, 9:11 PM

# Sharpshooter

'He’s going to deserve it' - Gooch on prospect of O'Connor overtaking his scoring record in Killarney

Cillian O’Connor needs five points to pass out Colm Cooper on the all-time championship scoring list.

11.5k

Jul 11th 2019, 2:19 PM

# Comeback

Good news for Mayo as leading scorer and ex-AFL player make returns from injury in club action

Cillian O’Connor and Cian Hanley made their comebacks over the weekend.

15.7k

Apr 15th 2019, 5:27 PM

# Treatment Table

Good news for Mayo and Kerry as managers hopeful that stars set to come back from injury

James Horan and Peter Keane are hopeful they will have a stronger hand for their championship openers.

8.5k

Apr 1st 2019, 3:22 PM

# Injury Woes

Mayo set to be without key attacker for early league games

Cillian O’Connor is recovering from the knee surgery he underwent last month.

7.9k

Jan 15th 2019, 4:15 PM

# Under the knife

Mayo captain on comeback trail after undergoing surgery on his knee

Cillian O’Connor is expected to back in action in the coming weeks.

7.9k

Dec 13th 2018, 11:12 AM

# Mayo GAA

Cillian O'Connor scores 0-7 as Ballintubber book semi-final spot while Breaffy see off Westport

Ballintubber and Breaffy booked their places in the Mayo Senior Football Championship semi-finals.

12.4k

Sep 22nd 2018, 9:19 PM

# Treatment Table

Keegan to miss Mayo's Connacht opener but hope that O'Connor will be back for Galway game

Mixed news on the injury front for Mayo manager Stephen Rochford.

6.5k

Mar 22nd 2018, 12:32 PM

# short memory

'I actually remember thinking, 'This is the first free I've taken since the All-Ireland''

Cillian O’Connor chats about getting over the All-Ireland final defeat and the rise in hip surgeries in the GAA.

16.2k

Jan 17th 2018, 5:38 PM

# Routine Win

Cillian O'Connor hits five points as Ballintubber cruise into the Mayo county final

Diarmuid O’Connor and Allan Dillon also got their names on the scoresheet for Ballintubber.

9.8k

Oct 15th 2017, 5:03 PM

# Last Four Bound

O'Connor sent off but 0-9 from him and Dillon put Ballintubber into Mayo senior semi-finals

A quarter-final replay win for Ballintubber tonight against Hollymount-Carramore.

16.8k

Oct 11th 2017, 9:52 PM

# No Fortunate Son

Cillian O'Connor's misfortune in All-Ireland finals shows the cruelty of sport

The Mayo captain missed a free in this year’s final from a similar position to the one he missed in last year’s replay.

15.1k

Sep 18th 2017, 12:26 PM

# fight the good fight

'We will rise again': Raw heartbreak with every word in speeches at Mayo function

Mayo manager Stephen Rochford and captain Cillian O’Connor delivered emotional tributes last night.

10.4k

Sep 18th 2017, 11:12 AM

# Captain Cillian

The rivalry with Galway, teaching Mayo's young fans and sport psychology tips

The Mayo attacking talisman is set for Sunday’s Connacht semi-final.

4.8k

Jun 9th 2017, 6:00 AM

# Mayo Marksman

'I wouldn't put it down to tiredness - the connection just wasn't exactly the one that I wanted'

Cillian O’Connor reflects on that late free in last year’s All-Ireland final replay.

11.3k

May 29th 2017, 6:45 PM

# Mayo SFC

Champions Castlebar launch Mayo three-in-a-row bid, but O'Sheas and Breaffy lay down marker

Wins for Ballintubber and Hollymount-Carramore as the Mayo football championship got underway on Saturday evening.

5.2k

May 7th 2017, 11:53 AM

# Top In Tralee

Late red card doesn't stop Mayo from claiming vital away win against Kerry

Cillian O’Connor hit 0-9 as Mayo won out by two.

17.7k

Feb 11th 2017, 9:28 PM

# Pot Luck

Here's the draw for the 2017 Mayo senior football championship

There are some interesting ties in store.

7.1k

Feb 8th 2017, 10:31 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Mayo v Monaghan, Allianz Division 1 football league

There was an opening night battle between Stephen Rochford and Malachy O’Rourke’s sides.

38.5k

Feb 4th 2017, 6:30 PM

# starting XV

Higgins to make 125th Mayo appearance as Rochford names team for All-Ireland final replay

Cillian O’Connor will captain the team against Dublin.

10.2k

Sep 30th 2016, 12:54 PM

# familiar territory

Moving on from Connelly and Holmes saga, penalty pressures and Tipperary test

Mayo star Cillian O’Connor has been reflecting on a number of issues ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland senior football semi-final against Tipp.

4.6k

Aug 18th 2016, 6:15 AM

# As You Were

No changes for Mayo team to face Westmeath

Stephen Rochford has opted for the same team that earned a convincing nine-point win over Kildare.

4.4k

Jul 29th 2016, 9:57 PM

# Report

Mayo bailed out by dubious penalty as they come from 6 down to beat Fermanagh

Cillian O’Connor’s late penalty proved vital as Mayo booked their place in Round 3.

15.5k

Jul 9th 2016, 6:00 PM

# ruled out

Huge blow for Mayo as star forward set to miss entire 2016 League campaign

Cillian O’Connor was the championship’s top scorer in 2015.

9.9k

Nov 11th 2015, 11:09 AM

# pet hates

'I know she’s got my best interests at heart but I’d love if she didn’t do it!'

Some of the country’s leading hurlers and footballers lift the lid on what grinds their gears.

13.9k

Sep 15th 2015, 10:32 AM

# 'pon da replay

Here's how Dublin turned the tide in 15 mad minutes against Mayo

An absolutely brilliant goal from the Mayo forward.

9.7k

Sep 5th 2015, 6:16 PM

# Full Steam Ahead

McMahon and O'Connor get green light to play in Dublin Mayo All-Ireland replay clash

The way is clear to get set for next Saturday’s showdown.

12.2k

Sep 1st 2015, 8:23 AM