Cillian O'Connor, in action for Ballintubber, impressed in a recent challenge game for Mayo. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Cillian O’Connor, in action for Ballintubber, impressed in a recent challenge game for Mayo. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Cillian O’Connor is edging closer to a Mayo return after a strong showing in a challenge game last weekend.

O’Connor (33) is poised to join the squad for competitive action for the first time in 20 months when they play Kerry in Tralee on Saturday.