Mayo secretary Vincent Neary has hit out at the 'hurtful' social media comments that were sent in the direction of chairman Paddy Nicholas following the flawed process to find a replacement for James Horan as senior football manager.

Neary admitted mistakes were made but, as reported in today's Irish Independent, he stated: "The whole affair was blown out of all proportions, with Mayo grabbing many column inches in both local and national print media.

"The situation was also making headlines on the national airwaves.

"Yes, it was not handled properly but the way that social media users joined with their comments was very sad and in many cases hurtful.

"Many of those who commented have no idea what it takes to run the affairs of the County Board and the fact that this is being done by volunteers seems to go unnoticed.

"The abuse that the chairman and indeed his family had to endure was uncalled for."

The Mayo secretary issued an apology to unsuccessful candidate Kevin McStay.

"Apologies also to Kevin McStay, whom I have known and respected for a long time, for having to endure something that was not of his making.

"The end result was that the names of Noel Connolly and Pat Holmes were put before Mayo County Board for ratification as the new Mayo senior team management where delegates accepted.

"We wish them well and the rest of their management team that will join them."

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