Women's football preview: New management for Mayo and Donegal

After a long few months without inter-county action, the Ladies' National League gets underway for several counties on Sunday.

As Mayo prepare for the start of their season, one of their greatest ever players takes charge in Liam McHale.

They get their Division One campaign underway at home to 2021 and 2022 All-Ireland champions Meath.

Ahead of this weekend, defender Saoirse Lally spoke to Breakingnews.ie on what training has been like under Liam McHale, as they aim for a string start to the season.

"Liam is class, he really knows what he is talking about. He is one of the best Mayo players himself, so it is really great to have that experience and wisdom.

"We have Kevin Mortimer as well; he has a daughter on the team - Jenna. He already knew us really well, he has been at a good few of our previous games, which is really important.

"We got Dermot Flanagan, he is another Mayo player with a few all-stars in his pocket as well. So overall, it is a top class management team.

"None of them have been with us before. It is really interesting to see what we should try, and they are getting us to go outside our comfort zone this year, which is really exciting, and just play a completely different style of football."

After a difficult league campaign, which saw Mayo win just two games and just about avoid relegation, they rallied to win a Connacht title, and reach an All-Ireland semi-final, where they just fell short against Kerry.

While Mayo were able to overcome early obstacles, Saoirse Lally is hoping Mayo can gain early momentum to bring into the championship.

The Mayo captain for the opening game of the season also believes it will be an open championship, as Mayo aim to lay down an early marker.

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