James Horan has been confirmed as the new manager of the Mayo Senior Football team.
Horan has guided Ballintubber to the Mayo SFC final against Castlebar Mitchels this year and beat off contenders Tommy Lyons and Anthony McGarry to secure the role.
The two-time All Star was ratified by club delegates at a County Board meeting in McHale Park tonight after being recommended by a five-man selection panel.
John O'Mahony resigned as Mayo boss after disappointing defeats to Sligo (Connacht Championship) and Longford (All-Ireland qualifiers) this year.
