Connacht turn to GAA legends to ramp up spirit

CONNACHT are doing it for themselves this week after turning to a couple of the province's GAA legends to provide inspiration for their last two games.

- BY MICHAEL SCULLY

Mayo football boss Kevin McStay (left) gave the players the lowdown on MacHale Park in the week of their first-ever game at the Castlebar venue.

Then All-Ireland winning Galway hurling captain Joe Connolly spoke to the players last week ahead of their Challenge Cup last 16 win over Cardiff at the Dexcom Stadium.