Mayo Football Talk

Mayo draw Monaghan away

Mayo Football Talk

Show Notes

The draw for round one of the All-Ireland SFC has pitted Mayo away to Monaghan in Clones at the end of the month. John, Mike and Rob reflect on the draw, chat through some of the talking points that it throws up, and wonder what the future might have in store for Mayo this summer.

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