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Mayo confirm Tommy Conroy has suffered a cruciate knee injury

James Horan says forward ‘will remain very much part of the panel’

Mayo forward Tommy Conroy suffered a cruciate knee injury while playing for NUI Galway in the Sigerson Cup on Tuesday. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

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Wed Feb 2 2022 - 19:49

The Mayo football management have confirmed that forward and playmaker Tommy Conroy will likely miss the rest of the 2022 season after sustaining a cruciate ligament injury while playing with NUI Galway in the Sigerson Cup quarter-final on Tuesday evening.

The Neale club player left the field of play shortly before half-time, receiving treatment on his knee during the half-time break, and did not return to the action. The Mayo medical team did a full assessment and examination on Wednesday, and have confirmed that Conroy suffered a cruciate ligament injury.

Mayo football manager James Horan, commenting on the nature and timing on the injury, spoke about the loss to the team, though Conroy would remain very much part of the panel.

“Tommy is such a great person and player, we all wish him well during his rehabilitation,” said Horan. “Tommy will still play a huge part in Mayo’s season and will remain very much part of the panel.

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“Unfortunately, injuries like this are part of sport. I know all the players will rally around Tommy and I am sure it will galvanise the entire team, but I know his injury will inspire other players to drive forward, step up and follow in his boots.”

Mayo GAA chairperson Séamus Tuohy admitted the news was a blow to Mayo’s league and championship preparations: “ It is such an unfortunate injury at this time of year. Mayo GAA, however, will provide whatever it takes to support Tommy and ensure he gets the best medical care during his recovery”

NUIG beat Letterkenny IT by 2-8 to 1-8 to progress to the Sigerson Cup semi-finals. Conroy played a full game for Mayo last Sunday as they drew with Donegal in the opening round of the Allianz Football League. Mayo travel to Clones to take on Monaghan on Sunday.

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