It may only be April but it’s safe to say I’ve had an eventful GAA season so far. From Saturday nights under the floodlights in the freezing cold in McHale Park, Finals in the COE then the magical League Final in Croke Park. This season I got the opportunity to play apart in match day doing the scoreboard in McHale Park, a little stressful sometimes I won’t lie when the computer froze on me during Mayo vs Kerry, but I don’t let little things ruin my match days.

You’ll never be able to beat the goosebumps before a game, from changing into my Mayo gear after a short shift at work, the pre match coffee, I wouldn’t like to see my life without GAA that’s for sure. After games I said I’d let the traffic go by and waited to meet players after the game, standing at the tunnel with my jersey and autograph book in hand. Many of you who know me personally know how much that book means to me and how determined I am to get my signatures. Whilst the players get ready for their post match meal, there I am just in awe as they come out but remember I have a mission on my hands.

When meeting a new player I have to remember just to go for it and you can see by my pictures I get quite nervous when taking selfies. When I met Jordan Flynn he was curious about the book then I got to tell him the story of my website, the fact he was even interested is still surreal and it’s just moments like this wear I become more grateful having brilliant role models wearing the green and red jersey.

When the opportunity came up to work with Mayo LGFA I said yes in a heartbeat. Getting to be assistant PRO getting to run all social media accounts I’ve been told many times I’m in my element. When our girls played Galway in McHale Park in March I was determined to get my LGFA jersey signed, I waited at the tunnel in for the girls and I don’t think I’ll be able to thank them enough for being so kind and just taking time to talk to me whilst I walked out with Sinead Cafferky with a big smile and a signed jersey.

Being a fan of Mayo football since 2015, the 2023 League Final will be a special day in my heart, from bursting into tears when the green and red blasted through McHale Park, a day for the history books for sure. The iconic red and green shoes were dubbed the lucky shoes and I don’t think I’ve been more prouder to say I’m a Mayo woman.

As I continue my third year spreading my love for Mayo football, sometimes I can’t believe how fortunate I am to be apart of a fantastic community. During a working week knowing you have a match to look forward to is the best feeling to get you through the week. When everyone asks me my thoughts for the weekend before you know it the weekend has arrived.

Whilst the lads are on their long well deserved break, I won’t lie I don’t know what to do with myself. As the days go by all I can think about is how much longer until I see our lads again. The new era of Mayo football is getting everyone excited because we know the potential of our amazing squad. Yes I know a lot of work has to be done before we can think about another final in Croke Park but although it’s only four months into Kevin McStay’s I’m looking forward to seeing what the feature holds.

There’s eight more months left in the year and I can’t wait to see more memories I can make supporting the green and red of Mayo.