Stars of the future come to Mayo

Fri, May 12, 2017

Mayo is bracing itself for the influx of some of the most talented young football players in Europe next week when the the UEFA U16 Development Tournament takes place in venues across the county. The Republic of Ireland will take on Northern Ireland, Lithuania, and Denmark in the women's tournament, while in the men's tournament the Republic of Ireland will face off against Northern Ireland, Kosovo, and Denmark.

Champions set out their stall — while others surprise

Fri, May 12, 2017

The first round of the Mayo GAA senior championship was played out under blazing sunshine last weekend and threw up a number of surprise results with Hollymount-Carramore's massive 4-15 to 1-6 win over Ballaghaderren probably the stand out performance, along with big wins for defending county champions Castlebar Mitchels and Breaffy.

Mayo travels east to secure national success

Fri, May 12, 2017

Mayo Community Games is a very proud voluntary body which has made a huge contribution to the games since they were formed in 1973. Once you entered the Sports Ireland National Sports Campus in Dublin for the National Community Games May Festival it was very clear that Mayo was truly represented by the wonderful colour of flags and Mayo tracksuits everywhere. Mayo Community Games was involved in swimming, table tennis, futsal, marathon, mixed distance relay, gymnastics, quiz, and soccer. The Mayo participants' first visit to the campus yielded tremendous success with five sets of gold medals, three sets of silver, one set of bronze, and a set of fourth place medals. Eight individual medals were successfully secured with two gold, two bronze, and one fourth place making their way back to Mayo.

Early markers laid down in senior championship

Sun, May 07, 2017

The first round of the Mayo GAA senior and intermediate championships were played under blazing sunshine over the weekend and threw up a number of surprise results with Hollymount-Carramore's masive 4-15 to 1-6 win over Ballaghaderren one of the stand out performances along with big wins for defending county champions Castlebar Mitchels and Breaffy.

Serious stuff for senior sides starts this weekend

Fri, May 05, 2017

This weekend sees the start of the race to claim the Moclair Cup, Castlebar Mitchels are looking to make it three championships in a row? Who of the other 15 sides can stop them; we preview the action in the first round action down for decision this weekend. 

Minors bow out against impressive Tribesmen

Fri, May 05, 2017

The Mayo minors bowed out of the minor championship after a very disappointing display against arch rivals Galway in Elvery's MacHale Park in the Connacht quarter final on a scoreline of 3-15 to 0-11. It's a tough one to take on board considering this is the last year of the minor championship as we know it and I can only imagine how devastating it is for the players and management to be eliminated from the championship in April.

Looking to follow in Westport’s footsteps

Fri, May 05, 2017

After Westport going all the way to glory at All Ireland level in this grade in the spring, there is plenty of inspiration for the 16 sides in the mix for this year's intermediate championship. In group one the Belmullet, Ardnaree, Ballyhaunis and Parke are involved in a fascinating four way tussle for progression to the next round. On Sunday, Belmullet and Ardnaree will meet in Erris, while Pake will travel to east Mayo. While there won't be too much between these sides, Belmullet and Ballyhaunis should come out on top.

Back to league action after cup distractions

Fri, May 05, 2017

Last weekend all eyes were on the divisional cup competitions with the Westaro Cup taking centre stage for the top flight clubs. League champions Westport United needed a penalty shootout to progress as Claremorris after the game finished 3-3 after extra time. Colm Keane struck two first half goals from free-kicks, with Andrew Peters and Matthew Peters both finding the net for Claremorris before half time in this entertaining encounter. Westport went in front for the third time not long before the full time time whistle, thanks to a Adam Mulchrone goal, but Oisin Brady leveLled it up again right on full time to send the game to extra time. No one could find the net in the additional periods and Westport emerged winners 5-3 on penalties.

Lam demands a redeeming display to sign off Pro 12 season

Fri, May 05, 2017

nd on Saturday with coach Pat Lam urging his players to redeem themselves after their worst performance in three years.

Their 12th defeat this season came at the hands of title-chasing Scarlets last Saturday evening in the final fixture at the Sportsground, and Lam says this week it is all about producing a suitable response worthy of title-holders in this final championship fixture.

Bank holiday weekend brings big numbers to the greens

Fri, May 05, 2017

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In last weekend's 18-hole stableford competition Sean Walsh took home the win with a score of 67nett, second place went to Tom Mulhaire who finished on 66nett, with Henry Bourke coming home in third place.

Summer series takes to the roads this month

Fri, May 05, 2017

Mayo AC have announced the details of the eighth installment of the Vodafone Mayo AC 5K Summer Series which will get under way in just over a fortnights time in Foxford. The five race ‘no frills’ series is open to all local athletic clubs and fitness groups are very welcome. The courses are AAI measured/permitted, well marshalled with finish line time clock and chip timing. All races will start at 8pm on Tuesday evenings.

The first leg of the series will take place on Tuesday, May 23 in Foxford Leisure Club for more information on this one call Ambrose on (086) 2558383. The second race will start in Ballyhaunis Rugby Club on Tuesday, May 30 and for details on this one call Martin on (087) 2455989. The third leg of the series takes place on Tuesday, June 6 in Castlebar, starting at the De Le Salle Hall and for more information on this leg call Ann on (086) 8635534. The penultimate race takes place at Claremorris Athletic Club track, get in touch with John on (087) 9099910. The final race in the series heads to south Mayo and the race will get underway from Ballinrobe Soccer Club and to find out more on this one call Joan on (087) 6726029.

Mayo fightback falls just short against Kildare

Sat, Apr 22, 2017

Hurling is a game of inches, an inch this way and that way can decide the outcome of a game, be it from a shot for a score or a ball that slips just past a hand and there was just a matter of a few inches between Mayo and Kildare on the scoreboard and the field in this Christy Ring Cup first round clash.

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