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More Connacht final disappointment for Diarmuid O'Connor and Mayo

Staunton: Galway had the composure, Mayo didn't

Losing another Connacht final narrowly will be a hard on to take for Mayo, with Cora Staunton feeling that Kevin McStay's side lacked the composure necessary when it mattered to get the better of old foes Galway in Sunday's decider at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park.

Football • 04 May

Galway manager Pádraic Joyce celebrates at the full-time whistle in Castlebar

Tribes maturity pleases winning boss Joyce

A Connacht four-in-a-row for Galway was built on a maturity that saw the Tribesmen show a steely resolve coming down the stretch, according to manager Pádraic Joyce.

Football • 05 May

Mayo will be out to stop Galway from winning a provincial four-timer

Transitioning Mayo in the market for a Connacht title

Former Mayo manager John Maughan discusses the added value to Mayo of stopping Galway's run of Connacht final victories.

Football • 04 May

'Whatsapp exploded yesterday with lads wondering aloud whether you'd be better off losing the Connacht final'

Connacht title still its own reward despite dodgy draw

For Mayo, there's a particular imperative to stop Galway winning a first four-in-a-row since the 1960s and preventing them stretching away in the province, writes Lee Keegan

Football • 01 May

Galway will meet Mayo in the Connacht final

Galway comfortable in defeating Roscommon in Salthill

Galway remain on course for a four-in-a-row in Connacht for the first time in almost six decades after setting up a provincial final date against Mayo when they saw off Roscommon with ease in Salthill.

Football • 20 Apr

Sunday's provincial football results and reports

Galway see off Roscommon to reach the Connacht SFC final, while Donegal edge past Monaghan in the Ulster quarter-final.

Football • 20 Apr

'I'm very, very proud to wear the Leitrim crest on my chest today' - Steven Poacher

Poacher's pride in plucky Leitrim during 'tough year'

Leitrim manager Steven Poacher says he is proud to wear the Leitrim crest following his side's near miss against Mayo in Carrick-on-Shannon yesterday.

Football • 20 Apr

Kevin McStay with Sligo selector Aaron Kernan after the game

McStay: It wasn't vintage Mayo but delighted with win

Kevin McStay acknowledged it wasn't "vintage Mayo" in their three-point win over Sligo at MacHale Park but was delighted with the result in the wake of a grueling Division 1 campaign

Football • 06 Apr

Donegal goalkeeper Shaun Patton makes a save during the Ulster SFC clash with Derry in 2024

Football Championship: All You Need to Know

A guide to the first weekend of the 2025 Championship, where last year's beaten All-Ireland finalists Galway are in New York and Donegal and Derry lock horns again in Ulster.

Football • 05 Apr

Mayo-Galway 'one of the best rivalries in the sport'

Connacht success key for Mayo despite dodgy draw

The Connacht final winners on Sunday will have the dubious reward of a meeting with Derry first up in the group phase but provincial deciders between Galway and Mayo are special nonetheless.

Football • 02 May 24

The Ballina clubman is seeking a third Connacht medal

O'Hora: It's full-on competition to keep that jersey

Mayo defender Pádraig O'Hora on what is now an intense battle to nail down a starting place on Kevin McStay's side.

Football • 29 Apr 24

Mayo cruise through to Connacht final

Mayo eased their way into the Connacht final against Galway after coming good in the second half to see off Roscommon in front of 13,967 spectators in the Hyde Park sunshine.

Football • 24 May 24

Rob Finnerty palms the injury-time winner

Last-gasp Finnerty goal breaks Sligo hearts

Robert Finnerty broke Sligo hearts as the full-forward's close-range goal in second-half stoppage time sent holders Galway through to the Connacht decider.

Football • 21 Apr 24

Ryan O'Donoghue in action against Jamie Boyle, left, and Tiernan Mathers of New York

O'Donoghue stars as Mayo take care of New York business

There was no repeat of last year's fairytale for New York as Mayo took care of business in Sunday's sun-drenched Connacht SFC quarter-final at Gaelic Park with a 2-21 to 2-06 victory.

Football • 07 Apr 24

Leitrim scored just a single point in the first half

Sligo cruise to semi-finals as Leitrim fall flat

After building up an eight-point lead at the interval, Sligo went on to claim a comfortable win over neighbours Leitrim and a Connacht semi-final place.

Football • 07 Apr 24

Sunday's Football Championship results and reports

The action as it happened from the opening weekend of the 2024 football championship, with nine games across all four provinces

Football • 08 Apr 24

Cathal Sweeney with Galway's opening goal

Galway rack up five goals in Ruislip massacre

Galway hit four goals in a six-minute spell early in the second half en route to a 27-point win over an unfortunate London in Ruislip this afternoon.

Football • 07 Apr 24

Ciarán Whelan's provincial championship predictions

Speaking on the latest RTÉ GAA Podcast, Ciarán Whelan, while accepting that provincial combat has lost its significance given the new championship structure, he did highlight some points of intrigue as action gets underway this weekend.

Football • 06 Apr 24

Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada will now host the meeting of the provincial neighbours

Home advantage back with Leitrim for Connacht opener

Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada will host Leitrim's Connacht SFC quarter-final against Sligo on 7 April.

Football • 26 Mar 24

Jim McGuinness and Mickey Harte will pits their wits against each other in Ulster for the first time in 11 years

Ulster draw pairs McGuinness against Harte

Derry and Donegal have been drawn to meet each other in next year's Ulster SFC, with respective managers Mickey Harte and Jim McGuinness facing off at the quarter-final stage following the draw on RTÉ Radio's Saturday Sport.

Football • 21 Oct 23

New York manager Johnny McGeeney during the Leitrim game

McGeeney: Visa issues won't hurt New York's Irish trip

New York manager Johnny McGeeney has said that immigration concerns will not impact their panel for their upcoming trip to Ireland for the Connacht semi-final with Sligo on 22 April.

Football • 10 Apr 23

Sligo forward Sean Carrabine celebrates his goal against London

Sligo overcome London test with minimal fuss

Sligo overcame their London test with ease as they recorded a dominant 14-point win in Ruislip in their Connacht SFC quarter-final clash.

Football • 08 Apr 23

Jack Reilly of New York leaps with joy after New York's shootout success

New York make history with shootout win over Leitrim

New York won their first ever match in the Connacht SFC at the 23rd attempt when they were victorious in a dramatic penalty shootout at Gaelic Park in the Bronx in the most amazing circumstances.

Football • 14 Apr 23

Leitrim survived extra-time five years ago in Gaelic Park

Moran's Leitrim braced for 'right tough game' in Bronx

Leitrim manager Andy Moran says his players are braced for a battle as they face New York in their Connacht opener in Gaelic Park on Saturday evening.

Football • 07 Apr 23

Pat Spillane will be hoping to help Sligo to a win in London on Saturday

Spillane hoping to help Sligo down the right road

As the football championship season begins its winding journey this weekend, newly crowned Division 4 champions Sligo find themselves eyeing up a very pronounced fork in the road.

Football • 08 Apr 23

Connacht Football Championship

Staunton: Galway had the composure, Mayo didn't

Tribes maturity pleases winning boss Joyce

Transitioning Mayo in the market for a Connacht title

Connacht title still its own reward despite dodgy draw

Galway comfortable in defeating Roscommon in Salthill

Sunday's provincial football results and reports

Poacher's pride in plucky Leitrim during 'tough year'

McStay: It wasn't vintage Mayo but delighted with win

Football Championship: All You Need to Know

Connacht success key for Mayo despite dodgy draw

O'Hora: It's full-on competition to keep that jersey

Mayo cruise through to Connacht final

Last-gasp Finnerty goal breaks Sligo hearts

O'Donoghue stars as Mayo take care of New York business

Sligo cruise to semi-finals as Leitrim fall flat

Sunday's Football Championship results and reports

Galway rack up five goals in Ruislip massacre

Ciarán Whelan's provincial championship predictions

Home advantage back with Leitrim for Connacht opener

Ulster draw pairs McGuinness against Harte

McGeeney: Visa issues won't hurt New York's Irish trip

Sligo overcome London test with minimal fuss

New York make history with shootout win over Leitrim

Moran's Leitrim braced for 'right tough game' in Bronx

Spillane hoping to help Sligo down the right road