Mayo fall to Galway’s 12 apostles in biblical conditions

Fri, Jan 12, 2018

Despite playing with two extra men for the last 12 minutes of normal time after both Damien Comer and Sean Mulkerrin had been sent to the line, the former for straight red and the latter for a black card having already be booked - Mayo were unable to see off the challenge of Kevin Walsh’s Galway at home, going down by a point and not scoring for over 34 minutes in the second half including injury time.

New look Mayo get pulled back at the death in FBD opener

Wed, Jan 10, 2018

It looked that Mayo were going to get off to a winning start until Leitrim’s Brendan Gallagher punched the ball past Paddy O’Malley from close range deep into injury time to secure a draw in this FBD League encounter in front of 1,696 paying spectators in MacHale Park.

Rochford disappointed by understands why game was postponed

Sun, Jan 07, 2018

In an already tight looking schedule where Mayo were facing into 11 games in 12 weeks the postponement of Sunday’s FBD opener against Galway is a headache that Stephen Rochford could have done without. But the Mayo manager understands and respects the reason for the game being called off at short notice, due to a frozen pitch. The game has been refixed for this coming Friday night, January 12 at 7.30pm in MacHale Park.

Rochford disappointed with training camp story

Sun, Jan 07, 2018

The potential of Mayo going on a warm-weather training camp in April did the rounds in early December and brought a lot of attention on the county from all over the country - as under the new GAA calendar the month of April is supposed to be dedicated to the club game.

Vaughan and O’Shea to miss league campaign

Sun, Jan 07, 2018

Mayo manager Stephen Rochford confirmed that he expects to be without two more of his front line players for the majority if not all of the upcoming national league campaign.

Rochford ready to roll ahead of new season

Fri, Dec 22, 2017

Mayo manager Stephen Rochford says he is looking forward to the 2018 season and that almost all roads really lead to the Connacht Championship quarter-final in May. Speaking to the Mayo Advertiser earlier this week the Crossmolina native said some fans may be disappointed with the 2018 national league, especially those who feel Mayo underachieved in the past few years.

Top sides move clear in Masters League

Fri, Dec 15, 2017

Ballina Town moved clear at the top of the Divison One table this week with a victory against Fahy Rovers while Manulla had the night off.

Ballina bow out of junior cup

Fri, Dec 15, 2017

Ballina Rugby Club bowed out of the All-Ireland Junior Cup at the last four stage in Meath last weekend.

Keane happy to be home as Brive return to Sportsground

Fri, Dec 15, 2017

Connacht can give themselves a real chance of qualifying for European quarter-finals if the repeat their performance and victory over Brive in the Galway Sportsground on Saturday (3pm).

Louisburgh looks forward to 2018 10K

Fri, Dec 15, 2017

The Louisburgh Clew Bay Half Marathon and 10K event for 2017 went off this year without any hitch.

The event welcomed record numbers for both races to Louisburgh with registrations over 400 for the first time in the event’s seven year history.

Former Irish Olympic coach to open boxing centre of excellence in Castlebar

Fri, Dec 15, 2017

Head coach of the USA amateur boxing association, and former Irish coach, Billy Walsh, will be in Castlebar after Christmas to open the new Connaught Boxing Centre of Excellence.