Mike Finnerty

RTÉ Sport contributor

Cavan have blown open the group which also contains Donegal and Tyrone

Cavan produce superb display to defeat flat Mayo

It was a result that very few people had seen coming, but Cavan upset the odds to blow their group wide open when they stunned the Connacht finalists in Castlebar.

Football • 30 May

Galway captain Seán Kelly lifts the Nestor Cup

Galway hold nerve to seal Connacht four-in-a-row

Galway withstood a second-half rally from Mayo to claim a fourth Connacht SFC title in a row, winning 1-17 to 1-15 at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park.

Football • 04 May

Galway eventually shake off stubborn New York challenge

Second half goals from Matthew Tierney and Cian Hernon helped to break the homeside's resistance and propelled the Tribesmen into a provincial semi-final

Football • 07 Apr

Kerry captain Gavin White lifts the Corn Mhíchíl Uí Mhuircheartaigh

Kerry lay down Championship marker with league triumph

The outcome was never in doubt from a long way out as Kerry justified their hot favourite's tag to claim the Allianz League Division 1 title at Croke Park.

Football • 30 Mar

Matthew Ruane scored an inspirational two-pointer at a crucial juncture of the game

Mayo emerge from Donegal battle with league final spot

Mayo beat Donegal 1-18 to 1-16 to book their place in the Allianz League Division 1 final for the third time in four seasons.

Football • 23 Mar

David Clifford put Kerry ahead with a two-point free but Mayo prevailed

Fast-starting Mayo rally late to see off Kingdom

Mayo win by two points in Castlebar in a thriller that was a good advert for the FRC rule changes.

Football • 01 Mar

Ryan O'Donoghue scored two points off the bench

Mayo edge out Tyrone in low-scoring Castlebar tussle

It wasn't the sort of game that will live long in the memory, but that won't be a major concern for Mayo after they ground out their first victory of the Allianz League at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park this afternoon.

Football • 16 Feb

Galway cruised to a 10-point win after a dominant second half display

Two-pointers abound as Galway devour Mayo in Castlebar

Galway continued their flying start to the National League as they cruised to their biggest victory over their neighbours in over forty years at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar on Sunday afternoon.

Football • 02 Feb

Ballina in control early on as they retain Mayo crown

Ballina Stephenites defended their Mayo SFC title impressively as they cruised to a comfortable victory over their neighbours Knockmore 1-12 to 0-08 at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park on Saturday evening.

Football • 26 Oct 24

Conor Doherty celebrates his winning kick

Derry spot on when it matters to see off Mayo

At the end of a dramatic All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-final clash at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Derry held their nerve when it came to penalties against Mayo, winning the shootout 4-3, after it finished 1-12 to 0-15 after extra-time.

Football • 28 Jun 24