Mayo GAA have confirmed that senior football star Tommy Conroy has sustained a cruciate ligament injury.
In a statement, Mayo GAA stated that Conroy picked up a serious knee injury while playing for NUI Galway in the Sigerson Cup quarter-final on Tuesday evening.
The Neale GAA club player left the field of play shortly before half-time and did not return to the action.
The Mayo GAA medical team did a full assessment and examination today and confirmed that Conroy suffered a cruciate ligament injury.
Commenting on the news, Mayo manager James Horan said: "Tommy is such a great person and player. We all wish him well during his rehabilitation. Tommy will still play a huge part in Mayo's season and will remain very much part of the panel.
"Unfortunately, injuries like this are part of sport. I know all the players will rally around Tommy and I am sure it will galvanise the entire team, but I know his injury will inspire other players to drive forward, step up and follow in his boots."
Conroy played the full 70 minutes for Mayo last Sunday as they drew with Donegal in the opening round of the Allianz Football League.
Mayo travel to Clones to take on Monaghan on Sunday.
