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Mayo Reape rewards but Joyce questions black-card call

Kevin McStay and Padraic Joyce both felt Colm Reape was the difference in the Allianz Football League Division 1 final, though the Galway manager suggested the Mayo goalkeeper might have been fortunate to stay on the pitch.

Football • 03 Apr 23

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

Johnny Heaney shoots at goal under pressure from Mayo goalkeeper Colm Reape and Conor Loftus

AFL Division 1 final recap: Mayo 0-14 Galway 0-11

Relive all the action from Croke Park as Connacht rivals Galway and Mayo meet in the Allianz Football League Division 1 final.

Football • 02 Apr 23

Canavan: Context bodes well for league final cracker

Peter Canavan believes the nature of the rivalry between Mayo and Galway will make for an enthralling Allianz Football League Division 1 final despite the looming distraction of an early start to the All-Ireland championship.

Football • 02 Apr 23

Roberty Finnerty is hoping to end Galway's long wait for a Division 1 title

Finnerty focussed on all the small things as Mayo loom

Robert Finnerty's early season league participation was hampered by injury, but now he's ready to try and help Galway to a rare Division 1 title.

Football • 30 Mar 23

Cora Staunton last appeared for Mayo in the 2018 Connacht final against Galway

A Cora comeback could revitalise Mayo - Doherty

Cora Staunton could still do a job for Mayo, believes former Donegal star Nadine Doherty.

Womens football • 29 Mar 23

Mayo's highest-ever scorer in championship football is embarking on his 13th season with the Mayo senior team

O'Connor embracing 'privilege' of another tough summer

Cillian O'Connor is looking forward to a 13th championship campaign with Mayo, but before that, the Ballintubber ace is desperate to prove his fitness ahead of Sunday's Allianz football final against Galway at Croke Park.

Football • 29 Mar 23

Mayo face Galway in the Division 1 final on Sunday

Mayo Saturday request rejected as final dates confirmed

Mayo's request for their Division 1 final against Galway to be held on Saturday has been rejected, with the clash between the neighbours scheduled for 4pm on Sunday at Croke Park.

Football • 27 Mar 23

Cora Staunton spent six seasons with the Giants

Staunton grateful after calling time on AFLW career

Mayo great Cora Staunton has called time on her AFLW career after racking up 50 appearances with the GWS Giants.

GAA • 27 Mar 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

Kevin McStay with his Donegal counterpart Paddy Carr

'Rinse and repeat': McStay pleased with Mayo progress

Mayo manager Kevin McStay was more than pleased by the manner in which they eased past the challenge of Donegal to book a place in the Division 1 league final, stating that they will now be having "a good shot" at winning the competition for the first time in four years.

Football • 20 Mar 23

Ryan O'Donoghue netted just after the break

Mayo rout Donegal to secure place in Division 1 final

Mayo are into the Allianz League Division 1 final after demolishing Donegal by 1-17 to 0-09 at MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey.

Football • 19 Mar 23

Leonard puts Mayo to sword as Galway book final place

Roisin Leonard scored 0-5 and Galway advanced to the Lidl NFL Division 1 Final after a one-point victory over Connacht rivals Mayo in MacHale Park, Castlebar.

GAA • 19 Mar 23

Fitzmaurice: 'I don't think Kerry will have foreseen being in this situation'

Fitzmaurice: Kerry have a bit to fix ahead of Roscommon

RTÉ GAA analyst Éamonn Fitzmaurice argues that Mayo and Kerry will have radically different approaches heading into the final two rounds of the Allianz League.

Football • 07 Mar 23

Mayo's Sam Callinan in tackled by Colin Walsh of Roscommon

Mayo withstand Roscommon rally to extend unbeaten start

Mayo's unbeaten start to the season continued as they kept a second-half Roscommon comeback at bay to run out deserving 1-16 to 2-11 winners at Dr Hyde Park.

Football • 05 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

Paudie Clifford of Kerry is tackled by Ryan O'Donoghue and Donnacha McHugh

Fresh-looking Mayo well primed for long road ahead

After Mayo's emphatic win over Kerry in round three of the Allianz Football League, former county star Austin O'Malley highlighted a "freshness" in the way the side went about their business, something he feels will be key with championship commencing in a matter of weeks.

Football • 20 Feb 23

Paudie Clifford in action during the heavy Division 1 defeat in Castlebar

O'Connor will be 'disgusted' with first-half display

Jack O'Connor will be disgusted with Kerry's first-half performance in their away defeat to Mayo, but it might be the spark they need to get their season going, according to Ciarán Whelan.

Football • 20 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

Kevin McStay's Mayo left Armagh with a point

McStay: We've got to be better with crucial decisions

Mayo boss Kevin McStay was left to lament a familiar failing at the end of a pulsating league encounter in the Athletic Grounds which saw Mayo draw a game they should have won - yet perhaps could have lost.

Football • 06 Feb 23

Armagh's Rian O'Neill celebrates after his equalising score

Armagh produce gallant fightback to earn draw with Mayo

Mayo will be wondering how they left victory slip, but Armagh deserve a huge amount of credit for an incredible and thrilling comeback Division 1 draw.

Football • 05 Feb 23

Lauren McGregor scored both of Waterford's goals this afternoon

McGregor goals help Waterford to overcome Mayo

Lauren McGregor added two goals to her growing personal tally as Waterford secured their first victory of the Lidl NFL at the expense of Mayo in Dungarvan.

Football • 05 Feb 23

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

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

'There's always a bit of giddiness playing against Galway'

Home turf counts for nothing in storied rivalry

The last thing you want to do - and we've done it a few times - is leave yourselves under pressure and chasing points down the final stretch of the league, writes Lee Keegan

Football • 26 Jan 23

Mayo Gaa

Mayo Reape rewards but Joyce questions black-card call

Mayo hold off old foes Galway to claim Division 1 crown

AFL Division 1 final recap: Mayo 0-14 Galway 0-11

Canavan: Context bodes well for league final cracker

Finnerty focussed on all the small things as Mayo loom

A Cora comeback could revitalise Mayo - Doherty

O'Connor embracing 'privilege' of another tough summer

Mayo Saturday request rejected as final dates confirmed

Staunton grateful after calling time on AFLW career

Monaghan survive yet again after Castlebar victory

'Rinse and repeat': McStay pleased with Mayo progress

Mayo rout Donegal to secure place in Division 1 final

Leonard puts Mayo to sword as Galway book final place

Fitzmaurice: Kerry have a bit to fix ahead of Roscommon

Mayo withstand Roscommon rally to extend unbeaten start

Mayo still unbeaten as goal rush floors Tyrone

Fresh-looking Mayo well primed for long road ahead

O'Connor will be 'disgusted' with first-half display

Mayo swat aside below-par Kerry for first league win

McStay: We've got to be better with crucial decisions

Armagh produce gallant fightback to earn draw with Mayo

McGregor goals help Waterford to overcome Mayo

McStay delight as new-look Mayo draw on old qualities

Galway denied as O'Donoghue snatches draw for Mayo

Home turf counts for nothing in storied rivalry

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