It was a bad day for the majority of Mayo sides in FAI Junior Cup action at the weekend. Of the four sides who were playing fifth round ties only Westport United made progress to the sixth round of the competition. Barry Kilgannon’s side were 2-1 winners over City United in the Sports Park on Sunday afternoon. Super League champions Ballina Town were knocked out of the competition by Ennis side Avenue United 5-1, while Castlebar Celtic were beaten 5-0 by St Peters FC. The other Mayo side in action in the cup Kiltimagh/Knock United were also beaten 5-0 by Wilton FC in Cork.
In the Connacht Cup, Iorras Aontaithe were the team who hit five goals in the process of seeing off Craughwell Untied, while Conn Rangers lost out to Oranmore to the only goal in their game. In the Connacht Shield, Moy Villa needed penalties to see off the challenge of Oranbay 90 after the sides finished level at 3-3 after extra time.
Mayo League Westaro Masters League Fixtures
Wednesday February 2
Division One
Partry Athletic v Fahy Rovers at 7pm
Straide and Foxford United v Castlebar Celtic at 8pm
Westport United v Ballyvary Blue Bombers A at 9pm
Division Two
Ballinrobe Town v Swinford at 6.30pm
Mulranny United v Ballyvary Blue Bombers B at 7.30pm
Manulla v Bangor Hibs at 8.30pm
Claremorris v Ballyglass at 9.30pm
