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Kevin McStay (L) and Padraic Joyce's sides shared the points

McStay delight as new-look Mayo draw on old qualities

Mayo manager Kevin McStay says the Allianz League draw with Galway will give him and his management team much to mull over, but praised the efforts of his team to pull a draw out of the fire in Castlebar last night.

Football • 29 Jan 23

McStay on the pitch with his players before the Connacht FBD League semi-final win against Galway

McStay encouraged by next gen as post-Keegan era begins

Kevin McStay is encouraged by the development of Mayo's next generation as the set-up turn to the future in the wake of Lee Keegan's retirement from inter-county duty.

Football • 15 Jan 23

Mayo manager Kevin McStay, left and selector Liam McHale at the challenge game yesterday

McStay 'very hopeful' Keegan will commit to Mayo

New Mayo manager Kevin McStay has said that he is "very hopeful" Lee Keegan will commit to the county for the 2023.

Football • 03 Jan 23

Rochford: Keegan will be given all the time he needs

Mayo GAA assistant manager Stephen Rochford has said that star defender Lee Keegan will be given all the time required to decide whether or not to return to inter-county football in the 2023 season.

Football • 12 Dec 22

Kevin McStay is taking on his second inter-county management job after a three-year stint with Roscommon in 2016-18

McStay's big job is to get love back in Mayo - Casey

John Casey believes that new Mayo manager Kevin McStay's biggest task will be restoring the faith of supporters bruised by recent failures.

Football • 17 Sep 22

The Mayo boss poses for the cameras before his official unveiling as senior manager

McStay: Everybody should strap in and come for the spin

Kevin McStay speaks to the RTÉ GAA Podcast in depth about the early days in charge of Mayo and his plans for next year and beyond.

Football • 14 Sep 22

Aidan O'Shea, at 32, already has 14 seasons of inter-county football under his belt

Six to watch - McStay to assess old heads and newcomers

New Mayo senior manager Kevin McStay and his backroom team are expected to be scattered across the county this weekend as the Mayo club football championships get underway.

Football • 03 Sep 22

Kevin McStay has swapped punditry for the cut and thrust once again of inter-county management

Possibilities abound as McStay swims to native shore

After finally landing his dream management role, James McMahon looks at the Mayo set-up under Kevin McStay and what the future might hold for the Green and Red.

Football • 23 Aug 22

Eight years after first seeking the post, Kevin McStay has been handed the reins in his native county

Mayo choose Kevin McStay to take over as football boss

Kevin McStay has been named as the new manager of the Mayo senior football squad on a four-year term.

Football • 23 Aug 22

Kevin McStay could be poised to take over at Mayo

McStay emerges as a strong candidate for Mayo hotseat

The deadline for nominations for the post of Mayo senior football manager will close on Friday evening and RTÉ Sport understands that Kevin McStay has emerged as a strong candidate for consideration.

Football • 28 Jul 22

O'Brien prevented an early goal chance for Galway

McStay: O'Brien the 'unsung hero' of Kerry's victory

Stephen O'Brien was the 'unsung hero' of Kerry's 38th All-Ireland triumph yesterday, according to RTÉ GAA analyst Kevin McStay.

Football • 25 Jul 22

Cavan beat Sligo at Croke Park in the first semi-final

Inter-county football needs a third tier - Kevin McStay

Adding a third tier to inter-county football is something the code needs, according to Kevin McStay.

Football • 21 Jun 22

Diarmuid O'Connor and Mayo eventually found a way past Kildare

McStay: 'Mercurial' Mayo running on fumes

Kevin McStay has said that "mercurial" Mayo are running on fumes – but he has warned that Kerry must be wary of their unpredictable nature when the counties clash in this year's All-Ireland SFC quarter-final.

Football • 14 Jun 22

Cian O'Dea celebrates Clare's dramatic win over Roscommon

McStay: Fresh faces to create exciting SFC conclusion

Kevin McStay has said that the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship could be set for a special conclusion given that an outsider is guaranteed to be in this year's final following the quarter-final draw.

Football • 13 Jun 22

Derry's Benny Heron attempts to get away from Tyrone defender Ronan McNamee

McStay: 'Shocking' Tyrone undone by Derry masterclass

Kevin McStay believes that Derry are now genuine Ulster contenders following their comprehensive destruction of All-Ireland champions Tyrone in Omagh.

GAA • 02 May 22

Dessie Conneely scored the third of Galway's four goals against Derry

McStay: Galway gathering momentum ahead of Mayo clash

Kevin McStay says Galway have 'ticked all the boxes' during their unbeaten league campaign as their Connacht Championship date with Mayo comes into sight.

GAA • 21 Mar 22

John Small and his Dublin team-mates leave the pitch following the defeat to Armagh

'That Jim Gavin aura is gone' - Kevin McStay on Dublin

Kevin McStay assesses Dublin's downturn in the wake of their Allianz Football League defeat to Armagh on Monday's RTÉ GAA Podcast.

GAA • 31 Jan 22

Jack O'Connor is returning for a third stint in charge of the Kerry senior footballers

Kerry chairman defends O'Connor appointment process

Kerry chairman Tim Murphy has rejected claims that the outcome of the recruitment process for the role of senior football manager had already been decided before the interview process took place.

GAA • 05 Oct 21

Kerry's wait for an All-Ireland is now eight years

Ó Sé: Kerry won't win Sam under current management

Tomás Ó Sé has doubts whether the current Kerry senior management team can deliver an All-Ireland title.

Football • 30 Aug 21

Mayo's Aidan O'Shea in action against Jonny Cooper of Dublin in last year's All-Ireland final

McStay: Dubs don't have the same aura of invincibility

Kevin McStay thinks Dublin have not been at their best this year but is wary of the seven-in-a-row chasers hitting their stride against his native Mayo in Saturday's All-Ireland SFC semi-final.

GAA • 11 Aug 21

There is a real prospect that no league finals will take place in 2021

McStay: Optics poor if no league finals take place

RTÉ GAA analyst Kevin McStay says the optics will be poor if, as is possible, no League final takes place in 2021 across any of the four divisions.

GAA • 31 May 21

Dublin goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton saves a shot at goal by Joey Wallace of Meath during the 2020 Leinster SFC final

'Leinster SFC venue issue could be solved immediately'

Kevin McStay tells the RTÉ GAA Podcast that he believes there are immediate fixes to help make the Leinster Championship more competitive such as the question of Dublin playing some fixtures outside of Croke Park.

GAA • 26 Nov 20

A view of Avantcard Páirc Seán MacDiarmada in Carrick-on-Shannon

'Leitrim were right to take their time and reflect'

Speaking on Allianz League Sunday, Pat Spillane and Kevin McStay believe that Leitrim do deserve time to assess their situation following their decision to forfeit the fixture against Down.

GAA • 19 Oct 20