John O'Mahony has been given a major boost ahead of the forthcoming qualifiers with the return to action of Ronan McGarrity, following a four month spell on the sidelines, during a challenge match against Cork at the weekend. McGarrity's last appearance in a green and red shirt came in a league match with Limerick back in March, after which he made public the news that he was about to undergo treatment for testicular cancer. The imposing midfielder was involved in a little over twenty minutes of the action in Mayo's two point win over Cork and although it will be a slow process returning to peak fitness, McGarrity's return may be just the boost that Mayo need as they prepare to launch an attack on the qualifiers. The Ballina Stephenites talisman was a central figure in Mayo's venture to both the 2004 and 2006 All-Ireland finals and his return to football is a welcome sight for everybody involved with the game. Mayo face Cavan in Castlebar in the first round of the qualifiers on Saturday week. Tweet

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