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.

Freeman looking for Mayo to get forward momentum

Fri, Apr 21, 2017

The Mayo senior hurlers get their championship season under way tomorrow afternoon in Ballina, when they take on Kildare in the first round of the Christy Ring Cup. After their success in last year's Nicky Rackard Cup and gaining promotion back up to the second tier of the hurling championship, Mayo will be looking to lay down a marker in this year's competition, and tomorrow will be a serious test of their abilities against a Lilywhite outfit that just missed out on the division 2A league final by virtue of a head-to-head result against Antrim. They won three of their five games against Armagh, Westmeath, and London, along with drawing with Carlow and a narrow two point loss to Antrim.

We'll be glad to see the back of the great Gooch

Fri, Apr 21, 2017

The very publicised retirement and eulogising of Colm Cooper caused much debate among friends and foes, current and past players, print and TV media over the last number of weeks. Joe Brolly fought an unwinnable battle against Ciaran Whelan and Tomas O'Shea on league Sunday declaring Cooper went missing in big games when Kerry needed him most and had to keep referencing Cooper's performances against Tyrone as an example of this.

Breaffy look to make it three from three

Fri, Apr 21, 2017

With last weekend's meeting of Knockmore and Castlebar Mitchels postponed and Ballintubber playing only their first league game after a postponement in round one, Breaffy moved to the top of the league table early doors with their second win in a row last weekend against Claremorris. They were made to fight hard for that win, with the south Mayo men sticking with them right throughout and James Shaughnessy's 10 point haul a very impressive return. Breaffy held on to win by two points thanks to Aidan O'Shea's second half goal being the decisive score.

Manulla look to push out their lead at the top

Fri, Apr 21, 2017

League leaders Manulla will look to keep up their impressive start to the new season tomorrow evening when they head to Belleek to take on a Ballina Town side that are rooted to the bottom of the table and badly in need of a win. Last weekend they left it late but ultimately saw off the challenge of a Straide and Foxford United side that had been level with them on the top of the table at the start of the weekend, thanks to a goal three minutes from time from the head of veteran striker Dessie Campbell.

Mayo women take home gold at National 10k championship

Fri, Apr 21, 2017

Mayo AC were represented by 16 runners at the National 10k Championships which took place in the Phoenix Park Dublin recently. The race was run in conjunction with the annual Great Ireland run, with 5,000 participants taking part in 10k, 5k, and Junior races. The one lap 10k course is relatively fast up to the five kilometre mark, but has extremely tough uphill sections from there to the finish. Conditions were good as almost 500 club athletes competed for individual category and team medals.  

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