Horan happy with win in the circumstances

Sun, Jan 27, 2019

The entrance hallway into the Mayo dressing room provided a small bit of welcome shelter from the elements for James Horan on Saturday night after he had spent the best part of the previous two hours putting his imposing frame square against the wind and rain that ripped right down the heart of McHale Park all evening - while instructing his players who were battling as much against the weather as their opponents on the field.

A step in the right direction for Durcan and Mayo

Sun, Jan 27, 2019

The tunnel under the stand in MacHale Park has it’s own microclimate which even on a good day sees the wind whip through it with a cutting sting.

Freeman fires over late leveller for Mayo in league opener

Sun, Jan 27, 2019

A late, late long range point from Cathal Freeman saw Mayo gain a valuable point in their league opener against Meath in Tooreen on Sunday afternoon.

Mayo battle back to see off Rossies

Sat, Jan 26, 2019

Mayo picked up their first home win in league or championship since beating Donegal in 2017 on a night that won’t be forgotten by the 10,941 strong crowd - for the weather rather and the football on display.

O'Connor biding his time before return to action

Fri, Jan 18, 2019

Mayo's early exit from the championship last year could have offered some well needed rest for Cillian O'Connor - however all things are local when it comes down to it and Ballintubber's stunning run to a fourth county senior title and a challenge for provincial honours, saw O'Connor's season continue right until the end of November.

Mayo move on to prepare for Roscommon challenge

Fri, Jan 18, 2019

Mayo exited the FBD League on Sunday last after going down to Galway on penalties in Tuam - while Mayo now have a weekend off from official competitions, they won't be resting on their laurels as they gear up for the arrival of Anthony Cunningham's men on Saturday week.

Leahy ready for challenge as Mayo Ladies gear up for new season

Fri, Jan 18, 2019

Exciting and challenging are the words used by Mayo Ladies senior manager, Peter Leahy, when describing the upcoming National League campaign. The green and red have been busily preparing over the past three months and are now looking forward to getting onto the pitch.

History is on Connacht's side when they face Bordeaux for a European quarter-final

Fri, Jan 18, 2019

There is no rest for Connacht Rugby in their bid to achieve Champions Cup rugby this season. Still in the hunt in two competitions, they now return to Bordeaux where they became the first Irish team to win on French soil.

Castlebar and Ballina book last eight spots

Fri, Jan 18, 2019

Last weekend saw two Mayo sides book their place in the quarter-final of the Connacht Junior Cup - with Castlebar and Ballina progressing to the next round of the competition - while Ballinrobe and Westport bowed out.

Westport head into seventh heaven

Fri, Jan 18, 2019

Westport United's reward for last Sunday's 1-0 win over Usher Celtic in the sixth round of the FAI Junior Cup is a trip to take on Peake Villa from Tipperary.

Mayo pay the penalty for late Galway goal

Sun, Jan 13, 2019

For the second week in a row Mayo faded out in the second half and were brought to penalties, but this time they were the ones to lose out on spot kicks going down 4-2 to the Tribesmen.

Mayo have plenty to work on from opening day win

Fri, Jan 11, 2019

The novel ending to last Sunday's clash with Leitrim grabbed plenty of national headlines this week, but on the field there is plenty that Mayo will have to work on over the coming weeks as they ramp up their preparations for the start of the National Football League against Roscommon.

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