Diarmuid O’Connor has been voted GAA.ie Footballer of the Week.

The Mayo captain polled 9,791 votes on the Official GAA Instagram page with Donegal’s Michael Murphy second, and Derry’s Shane McGuigan third.

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GAA.ie Footballer of the Week

1: Diarmuid O’Connor (Mayo) – 9, 791 votes

2: Michael Murphy (Donegal) – 5,085 votes

3: Shane McGuigan (Derry) – 2,362 votes

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Captain Diarmuid O'Connor was a key figure as Mayo earned Allianz Football League Division One glory at Croke Park.

The Ballintubber clubman scored a vital goal and played a prominent role for James Horan's outfit.

Michael Murphy contributed seven points during Donegal's splendid Allianz Football League Division Two comeback success against Meath.

The Glenswilly star made some splendid fetches for Declan Bonner's charges, who finished strongly to secure silverware.

Shane McGuigan produced a fine attacking display as Derry defeated Leitrim in the Allianz Football League Division Four decider on Saturday.

McGuigan, so impressive for Slaughtneil in recent years, landed six points including five from play for Damian McErlain's team.

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Players of the Week are decided based on votes cast by followers of the Official GAA Instagram page.