Mayo aim to put down the Rebels

Fri, Aug 15, 2014

Cora Staunton has been the difference between Mayo winning and losing games on countless occasions down through the years, and last weekend the Carancon ace was once again the one who delivered when they needed it most.

Mayo hurlers name team for Connacht u21b final

Tue, Aug 12, 2014

Mayo U21 Hurling Manager Brian Finn has announced a strong team ahead of the Connacht U21B Hurling Final against Roscommon tomorrow (Wednesday) evening.

Championship quarter wins the day for Mayo

Fri, Aug 08, 2014

Last Sunday’s All-Ireland senior quarter final against Cork really had a bit of everything. The tone for the game was set up earlier in the week when Brian Cuthbert, the Cork manager, launched an attack on two of Mayo’s favourite sons, Kevin McLoughlin and Cillian O’Connor. This was then compounded by Cork selector Ronan McCarthy’s agreement with his manager when both players’ integrity was put into question and their ability to “foul tactically” and be very “streetwise” was used as a means of trying to give Cork an edge with the referee. McLoughlin and O’Connor are role models for youngsters all over the county and indeed country, and I feel the Cork management made a big mistake in naming them, particularly as they have a pretty much impeccable disciplinary record. The bottom line is you want your forwards tackling hard, and maybe if their own team were a little more “streetwise” against Kerry they would not have received such a hiding.

Three things we learnt last Sunday

Fri, Aug 08, 2014

Mayo can get to another All-Ireland final
The current Mayo team are a serious bunch of footballers. And while "Deserve" has nothing to do with ultimate glory in any sport, nobody should begrudge Alan Dillon, Andy Moran, and Keith Higgins an All-Ireland medal. Their commitment and dedication has been magnificent over the past decade and to see Dillon kicking four points from play, 10 years after an All-Ireland final defeat in 2004, and three more defeats since then, is a testament to his self-belief and will to win. Seamus and Aidan O' Shea were fantastic too and I think that they will have too much for Kerry in three weekends time. Mayo have serious power and strength all over the field and their ability to dispossess Cork players in possession was amazing. The tenacity of the Mayo forwards stopping the Cork defenders coming out was a real difference between the sides and something to admire. Whether they would be good enough to beat Dublin or Donegal in full-flight remains to be seen.

The Mayo International Cup is back for third instalment

Fri, Aug 08, 2014

The Mayo International Cup 2014 is an elite U16 soccer tournament which will take place from Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24. The competition will be hosted at Milebush Park and will see a top class field of six teams taking part over the weekend. The sides taking part in this year’s competition are Millwall FC, Chesterfield FC, Republic of Ireland u16 (Development Squad), Northern Ireland u16 (Development Squad), Glentoran FC and the host team the Castlebar FAI Regional Centre u16 squad. This year Milebush Park will host all of the matches and it is hoped it will help create a festival atmosphere in the Castlebar venue over the weekend.

The Mayo International Cup is a not for profit event, sincerely thankful to its current sponsors and partners who make this possible, and welcomes any additional sponsors to aid successful development.

Gibbons wins Tuar Mhic Eadaigh 10k

Fri, Aug 08, 2014

The annual Tuar Mhic Eadaigh 10k took place on Saturday, August 2. The race was won by Noel Gibbons (Mayo AC) in a time of 37:36 to retain the title he won in 2013. He was followed home in second place by Niall Lynch, with John Kyne finishing in third place. The loop course along the scenic shores of Lough Mask has some tough terrain over the first 5k, particularly the uphill start, though the second half along the lakeside was an easier run. Deirdre Byrne (Sli Cualann AC) took time off from a local holiday to win the women's race in 38:48. She finished ahead of Angela O'Connor (Mayo AC) in second place in a time of 42:05, her second placed finish was an improvement on her bronze medal run last year. Lorraine O’Connell came home in third place in the women’s event. Over 100 runners, walkers and children took part in the race. The event was well organised and marshalled by the Tourmakeady community team led by Yvonne Finn and Tommy Heffernan. The race was a community organised event which helped raise funds for Páirc Spraoi, a project recently built and free for all the community to use.

Open weeks in full swing

Fri, Aug 08, 2014

Balla
In the Balla Golf Club classic competition last weekend the team of Gus Heraty, Nora Heraty, Aodan MacSuibne, and Aine MacSuibhne were the winners with a score of 120, Breege Walsh’s team finished second with Breege Jennings’ team finishing in third place. The all men’s team Dermot MacMahon, Aodan MacSuibhne, Bob Leggett, and Adrian O’Connell were the gents’ winners with a score of 113. The all ladies’ winning team was made up of Geraldine O’Malley, Marie Flanagan, Kitty O’Connor, and Carmel Henry who scored 118.

In the Balla Golf Club classic competition last weekend the team of Gus Heraty, Nora Heraty, Aodan MacSuibne, and Aine MacSuibhne were the winners with a score of 120, Breege Walsh’s team finished second with Breege Jennings’ team finishing in third place. The all men’s team Dermot MacMahon, Aodan MacSuibhne, Bob Leggett, and Adrian O’Connell were the gents’ winners with a score of 113. The all ladies’ winning team was made up of Geraldine O’Malley, Marie Flanagan, Kitty O’Connor, and Carmel Henry who scored 118.

Mayo look to get back on winning ways

Fri, Aug 08, 2014

The Mayo ladies senior footballers enter the All Ireland series tomorrow when they head to Pearse Park in Longford to take on Westmeath in round two of the championship.

League cup final promises exciting encounter

Fri, Aug 08, 2014

Another chapter in the glorious rivalry that exists between current Super League champions Ballina Town and pretenders to the crown Westport Utd will be crafted on Sunday in Milebush Park. The FCS Cup presents Ballina Town with an opportunity to resurrect their campaign that has been patchy of late. However they will have their work cut out against the Covies, but they have the necessary tools to get the job done.

In December 1961, Ballina Town was founded in the bustling Geraghty’s public house and they have not looked back since. In fact they were the first Mayo club to set sail into unknown territory in 1990 when they entered the FAI Senior Cup. It was a baptism of fire against Shelbourne FC, as they crumbled to a 4-0 defeat. The league double in 2009 and 2010 sparked their credentials as serious operators. The fact that they banked the Westaro Cup double copperfastened their dominance. After hitting the high notes they came tumbling back to earth, but last year they got back up on the horse to rekindle the glory years. Iorras Aontaithe was the first stumbling block in round one, but they ran away convincing 5-1 winners to set up a last four clash at home with Super League new boys Straide & Foxford Utd. They did not hold back against their east Mayo rivals, winning 2-0 and booking their final ticket against Westport Utd. They face a huge challenge on Sunday according to Eamon Kenny, manager of Ballina Town. “It’s going to be a big challenge. They’ve remained unbeaten in the league throughout the season,” he said, although they are coming into the final with a rich vein of form “We’re coming into the final with a small bit of form. We’ve back-to-back wins in the league. On our day we know we can put it up to Westport.”

Intermediate quarter-finals pulled days before throw-in

Fri, Aug 08, 2014

The four Egan Jewellers Intermediate Football Championships quarter-finals that were down for decision over this weekend were postponed on Wednesday evening by the county board following discussions with Mayo senior team manager James Horan.

Gilvarry was "very satisfied" with minor masterclass

Mon, Aug 04, 2014

Mayo minor manger Enda Gilvarry was a very happy man in the immediate aftermath of his sides 3-13 to 0-9 win over Armagh in Croke Park on Sunday.

No minor victory for Hanley and Reape

Mon, Aug 04, 2014

Getting to run out on the field in Croke Park and representing your county is something that every player grows up dreaming about and last Sunday, two of Mayo's minor football hero's, captain Cian Hanley and goalscoring ace Brian Reape were full to the brim with excitement after doing just that.

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