Mike Finnerty

RTÉ Sport contributor

Mayo hold off old foes Galway to claim Division 1 crown

Mayo held neighbours Galway at arm's length to win the Allianz Football League Division 1 title by 0-14 to 0-11 after an intense tussle at Croke Park.

Football • 03 Apr 23

Monaghan players celebrate with manager Vinny Corey after avoiding relegation on the final day once again

Monaghan survive yet again after Castlebar victory

The Monaghan footballers pulled off another great escape as they produced a match-winning performance to preserve their top-flight league status at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar.

Football • 26 Mar 23

Aidan O'Shea slots home Mayo's first goal

Mayo still unbeaten as goal rush floors Tyrone

Two goals in each half propelled Mayo to a comprehensive home victory over Tyrone and meant they remain unbeaten after four rounds of this season's National League.

Football • 25 Feb 23

Louise Ward's 50th-minute goal put Galway back in front

Galway survive Cork rally to extend unbeaten run

An amazing game ended in a welter of excitement as Galway survived a late Cork rally to retain their unbeaten run in the Lidl Ladies National Football League in Salthill.

GAA • 19 Feb 23

Aidan O'Shea wins possession ahead of Kerry defender Dylan Casey

Mayo swat aside below-par Kerry for first league win

Mayo powered their way to their first victory in this year's Allianz League in impressive fashion as All-Ireland champions Kerry slumped to a disappointing defeat at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar.

Football • 18 Feb 23

Leanne Coen scored the only goal of the game

Coen finds net as Galway make light work of Dublin

Leanne Coen scored the goal as a superb second half display propelled Galway to a comfortable victory over Dublin in the Lidl NFL Division 1.

GAA • 29 Jan 23

Galway goalkeeper Connor Gleeson is challenged by Mayo's Diarmuid O'Connor

Galway denied as O'Donoghue snatches draw for Mayo

The latest renewal of this famous western rivalry ended in a welter of excitement as Ryan O'Donoghue landed a brilliant equaliser with the last kick of the game to earn Mayo a draw on the opening night of the Allianz League

Football • 14 Feb 23

Quirke cameo crucial as Cork get off to a winning start

Katie Quirke's late goal was vital as Cork got their Lidl NFL Division 1 campaign off to a winning start against Mayo at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence in Bekan.

GAA • 22 Jan 23

Mayo's Paul Towey gets a shot away despite the close attention of Ian Burke

Galway rally falls short as Mayo edge lively encounter

The latest meeting of these western rivals certainly didn't disappoint as Mayo withstood a late Galway rally to qualify for their first Connacht FBD Connacht Cup final since 2012.

Football • 16 Jan 23

Dessie Conneely of Maigh Cuilinn celebrates a point in the win over Westport

Maigh Cuilinn send warning with Westport demolition job

There was no stopping Galway champions Maigh Cuilinn as they stormed into the Connacht senior club football championship semi-finals in style at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar.

Football • 08 Dec 22