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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

A replay has been ordered between Glen (foreground) and Kilmacud Crokes

McGee expects Glen vs Kilmacud replay 'won't be played'

Former Donegal footballer Eamon McGee believes the All-Ireland club final replay between Glen and Kilmacud Crokes should go ahead but anticipates that the fixture will not in fact happen.

Football • 01 Feb 23

John Maughan was Offaly manager for four seasons

Maughan steps down as Offaly boss

John Maughan has stepped down as Offaly football manager after four years at the helm.

Football • 13 Jul 22

Niall Darby faces a lengthy period out if surgery is required

Darby injury blow 'shattering' for Offaly - Maughan

Offaly manager John Maughan says he feels 'shattered' by news of the serious injury picked up by the vastly experienced Niall Darby.

Football • 16 Jun 22

The Mayoman is still calling the shots from the line

Maughan on the scientific & embracing the Tailteann Cup

John Maughan on how sports science is changing Gaelic football and why the Tailteann Cup is a welcome development.

GAA • 14 May 22

London were in Ireland at the weekend to help their preparations for the upcoming Tailteann Cup

Ready for launch: Tailteann Cup teams continue to prep

With the Tailteann Cup draw scheduled for 16 May, RTÉ Sport gauges the temperature of some of those competing in the tier-two competition to see how they're embracing the new challenge.

GAA • 10 May 22

'I'm very proud of the performance today'

Maughan: Offaly 'haven't lost faith' in survival battle

Offaly manager John Maughan said they "haven't lost faith" in their ability to remain in Division 2 after an encouraging display in a four-point loss to Galway in Salthill this afternoon.

GAA • 07 Mar 22

Derry controlled proceedings at Croke Park

'We want to be one of the top teams' - Derry boss

Derry cruised to the Allianz League Division 3 title yesterday with a comprehensive victory over Offaly but didn't achieve any more than expected by boss Rory Gallagher.

GAA • 20 Jun 21

John Maughan talks to his charges during their LSFC match with Carlow last year

'Only eight turned up to the first night training'

John Maughan would love for Offaly to get their hands on a trophy this evening at Croke Park but says he is more satisfied with the team's journey out of the "dark days".

GAA • 19 Jun 21

'We're on to something' - Maughan feeling Offaly vibes

John Maughan has hailed his Offaly team who are on the cusp of promotion to Division 2 after a difficult and emotional week.

GAA • 01 Jun 21

Would counties benefit from asking players to train less?

'The craic is gone' - Do GAA players train too much?

Former Tipperary hurler Shane McGrath, ex-Ireland international Paula Fitzpatrick and Offaly manager John Maughan discuss whether inter-county GAA training needs to be reined in.

GAA • 18 Apr 21

John Maughan's side face neighbours Kildare next Sunday

Maughan relieved as Offaly survive Carlow comeback

Offaly boss John Maughan admitted that relief was his primary emotion as they survived a late Carlow comeback in Tullamore.

GAA • 01 Nov 20

John Maughan should be leading Offaly out against Carlow today

Maughan in favour of club over county if games go ahead

The Offaly football manager John Maughan says he has cannot see the inter-county Championship being played this year.

GAA • 09 May 20

Cian Farrell in the colours of Carlow IT

Offaly's Cian Farrell sidelined after freak accident

Offaly footballer Cian Farrell is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a nasty foot injury.

GAA • 03 Feb 20

Kerry and Dublin players shake hands prior to the drawn game

Maughan recounts unique demands of replay psychology

Ahead of this weekend's All-Ireland final replay, former Mayo manager John Maughan recalls the task he had in getting his side focused for the second day out against Meath in 1996 and how assistance came from an unlikely source.

GAA • 12 Sep 19

McEntee's Meath were almost caught at Navan today

Andy McEntee happy to get out of Navan with a win

Andy McEntee told RTÉ Sport that his Meath side didn't play well enough as they scraped by Offaly today in the Leinster football championship at Navan.

GAA • 12 May 19

John Maughan: "There's a debate out there about a second-tier competition and that's something that the GAA will possibly look at."

'We're going to see a lot of lopsided games in C'ship'

John Maughan believes Meath are capable of putting it up to Dublin in Leinster as he prepares to bring Offaly to Navan for their Leinster opener, but reiterated his desire to see a two-tier system to aid the development of smaller counties.

GAA • 08 May 19

Offaly's Nigel Dunne said he left the panel because of an 'uncomfortable environment'

Dunne: I felt isolated and unwelcome in Offaly set-up

Offaly forward Nigel Dunne has said he left the Faithful football panel because he felt "isolated and unwelcome".

GAA • 04 Mar 19

'It can be lonely sitting at home watching Coronation Street or EastEnders when you could be maybe out on a football field!'

John Maughan: We've players who'd walk on to Mayo team

John Maughan believes Offaly possess footballers who would "walk into the Mayo team" and is on a mission to convince his players they are good enough to make themselves the story of 2019.

GAA • 05 Jan 19

Offaly's summer ended with defeat to Clare in the qualifiers

'If you're content with mediocrity don't get involved'

John Maughan is on a mission to bring the glory days back to Offaly and is ready to push his new team to the limit to do it.

GAA • 30 Aug 18

John Maughan is back in inter-county management

John Maughan lands Offaly job

John Maughan has been chosen to manage the Offaly footballers following the resignation of Paul Rouse.

GAA • 28 Aug 18

John Maughan described the Newbridge or Nowhere stand-off as a farcical scenario

John Maughan: Kildare backing themselves into a corner

Former Mayo manager John Maughan believes the Newbridge stand-off is a mess of the GAA's making, but Kildare have made a bad situation worse by going public with their complaint.

GAA • 26 Jun 18

Andy Moran celebrates his goal against Kerry

Andy Moran the essence of energy, timing and cleverness

After his barnstorming performance against Kerry, we assess the career of Andy Moran - one that could yet end in landing the biggest prize of the lot.

GAA • 23 Aug 17

Mayo are one game away from a fourth All-Ireland Final in six years

Maughan: Mayo peaking at the right time

Former Mayo manager John Maughan believes his county are coming good at the right time as they prepare to take on Kerry in Sunday's All-Ireland Football semi-final.

GAA • 16 Aug 17

Walsh has toughest job in country right now - Maughan

John Maughan said has Galway boss Kevin Walsh "has the most difficult job of any manager in the country right now" after his team were stunned by Roscommon on the Connacht SFC final.

GAA • 10 Jul 17

John Maughan