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Mayo manager Kevin McStay during the launch of the Connacht GAA Football Championship

McStay: Two sides to Mayo approach for New York mission

Last week's two-point Allianz league win over Monaghan sealed a satisfactory spring campaign for Mayo manager Kevin McStay as thoughts turn to facing New York in their Connacht championship quarter-final on 7 April.

Football • 28 Mar 24

Padraig O'Hora hit a late score for Mayo this afternoon

McStay: Mayo are in a good place

Kevin McStay says Mayo's attention will quickly turn to the Connacht SFC and a trip to the Big Apple after they finished the defence of their Allianz Football League Division 1 crown with a victory over Monaghan at Clones.

Football • 24 Mar 24

Stephen Coen of Mayo in action against Killian Lavelle

Mayo end spring on a high with narrow win over Farney

Mayo signed off on the Allianz Football League with a late comeback to deny Monaghan in Clones.

Football • 24 Mar 24

Sunday's Allianz Football League results and reports

We've reached the business end of this year's National League campaign. Keep an eye on all the goings-on around the grounds right here.

Football • 17 Mar 24

Danielle Caldwell: 'The only people that suffer are the players, we don't get as many viewers at our games'

Caldwell: Why shouldn't we be in the big stadiums too?

Mayo All-Star Danielle Caldwell believes a huge opportunity to showcase ladies football is being wasted by not staging more male-female National League doubleheaders.

GAA • 13 Mar 24

Mayo ease to victory as Roscommon challenge fizzles out

The latest instalment of this Connacht derby failed to live up to expectations as Mayo powered to a convincing victory over their outclassed neighbours at a rain-soaked Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar.

Allianz Football League • 14 Mar 24

Mayo and Roscommon will renew hostilities this weekend

'McStay needs to decide on a game plan and stick to it'

There will be no room for neighbourly politeness in Castlebar on Saturday evening when Mayo and Roscommon meet in a crucial Division 1 clash that could leave the loser embroiled in a relegation dogfight.

Football • 01 Mar 24

Darren McCurry holding off Mayo's Michael Plunkett in the league clash in Omagh

Keegan: Mayo attack 'low in terms of efficiency'

A lack of efficiency in attack is hindering Mayo, according to former county star Lee Keegan, with the Westport man looking to Tyrone's twin attacking threats of Darragh Canavan and Darren McCurry as a template for how to be more potent up front.

Football • 26 Feb 24

Darragh Canavan produced another excellent display for Tyrone

Canavan and McCurry double up to down Mayo

Tyrone's inspired second-half flourish earned them a vital win at O'Neills Healy Park as substitute Darren McCurry exploded into action with a classy display of finishing against Mayo.

Football • 24 Feb 24

Saturday's Allianz Football League results and reports

Con O'Callaghan hits a stunning hat-trick to down Kerry while Tyrone pick up a crucial two points at home to Mayo.

Football • 24 Feb 24

Mayo suffered their first defeat in this year's Division 1 last time out away to Kerry

Are Mayo 'passengers' holding back team's evolution?

Achieving the blend between youth and experience is far removed from a scientific formula, but have Mayo got the mix right as Kevin McStay looks to improve on his first year in charge?

Football • 24 Feb 24

Joe O'Connor of Kerry gets a kick away despite the presence of David McBrien

O'Connor: Kerry only '6 out of 10' in win over Mayo

A last-gasp David Clifford point was the difference as Kerry edged Mayo in their Division 1 clash in Tralee on Saturday evening, a performance that was "6 out of 10", according to Kingdom boss Jack O'Connor.

Football • 18 Feb 24

Again Kerry were thanfkful to the younger Clifforde brother as they bagged the points in Tralee

More David Clifford magic as Kerry edge defiant Mayo

A late David Clifford point snatched victory for Kerry as the Kingdom edged past 14-man Mayo 0-16 to 0-15 to secure a second successive Division One victory in an enthralling encounter at a sold-out Austin Stack Park in Tralee.

Football • 17 Feb 24

An absentee in the loss to Derry, David Clifford came off the bench and registered a goal for Kerry in their win over Monaghan last time out

Whelan: Kerry's need could prove crucial against Mayo

The RTÉ cameras head to Tralee this weekend for the clash of Kerry and Mayo on Saturday night and Ciarán Whelan believes the home side can edge the Allianz Division 1 encounter despite suffering defeats in their last two matches against Kevin McStay's side.

Football • 16 Feb 24

Mayo's Cafferky scored 2-07 of Mayo's 2-08 total

Wind carries Dubs to victory despite Cafferky heroics

A remarkable second half comeback propelled All-Ireland champions Dublin to their first victory of this Lidl National League campaign at a windswept James Stephens Park in Ballina.

GAA • 04 Feb 24

Dessie Farrell saw his team slip to a late loss

Dubs 'behind the curve' but Farrell expecting back-up

Dublin manager Dessie Farrell was disappointed with the manner of his side's defeat to Mayo but is confident they can improve throughout the Allianz Football League campaign as some of the older guard return.

Football • 04 Feb 24

Kevin McStay and Dessie Farrell shake hands after what ultimately was an entertaining contest at MacHale Park

McStay happy with Mayo's perseverance in edging Dublin

Kevin McStay was full of praise for the way his side "stayed at it" after their narrow win over Dublin in Saturday Allianz Football League Division 1 clash in Castlebar.

Football • 03 Feb 24

'Had Mayo put in a similar display, they would have been ridiculed within their own county'

Anaemic Galway need to bounce back from no-show

Week one of the league, you're always wary of making any dramatic pronouncements but the manner of Galway's performance in Salthill was very disquieting.

Football • 01 Feb 24

The Mayo manager was 'pleased' with his side's showing

Salthill satisfaction for McStay as Mayo start with win

Kevin McStay felt getting points on the board from their Allianz League opener against Galway was paramount for Mayo with Dublin's visit to Castlebar this weekend looming.

Football • 29 Jan 24

Conor Reid of Mayo tries to get away from Céin Darcy

Mayo begin title defence with Salthill triumph

Defending champions Mayo got their Allianz League campaign off to an impressive start with a deserved victory over an understrength Galway at a windswept Pearse Stadium in Salthill.

Football • 28 Jan 24

Peter Harte of Tyrone in action against Dylan Ruane of Roscommon

Sunday's Allianz Football League results and reports

All the results from today's action across the four divisions.

Football • 28 Jan 24

Lisa Cafferky (l), pictured with Galway's Sarah Ní Loingsigh, was the hero for the visitors

Cafferky double drives Mayo to victory over Galway

Two goals from Lisa Cafferky secured a first victory for Mayo in this year's Ladies National Football League as they held out for a one-point victory over Connacht rivals Galway in Ballinasloe.

GAA • 27 Jan 24

Cillian O'Connor: 'The players that come into inter-county set-ups tend to be high achievers'

O'Connor backs fresh Mayo faces to prove their worth

Cillian O'Connor is confident Mayo's young guns will adapt to the intense demands of inter-county fooball after a chastening winter experience.

Football • 24 Jan 24

Meath start life under McCormack with victory over Mayo

Meath started life under new manager Shane McCormack with a fully merited victory over Mayo in the opening round of the Lidl National Football League Division 1.

GAA • 21 Jan 24

Mayo boss Kevin McStay pictured ahead of the loss to London

McStay: 'Opportunities don't go on forever'

Mayo manager Kevin McStay has warned the squad's fringe players that they can't continue to fumble their chance to impress after Sunday's shock FBD League quarter-final loss to London.

Football • 08 Jan 24

Mayo Gaa

McStay: Two sides to Mayo approach for New York mission

McStay: Mayo are in a good place

Mayo end spring on a high with narrow win over Farney

Sunday's Allianz Football League results and reports

Caldwell: Why shouldn't we be in the big stadiums too?

Mayo ease to victory as Roscommon challenge fizzles out

'McStay needs to decide on a game plan and stick to it'

Keegan: Mayo attack 'low in terms of efficiency'

Canavan and McCurry double up to down Mayo

Saturday's Allianz Football League results and reports

Are Mayo 'passengers' holding back team's evolution?

O'Connor: Kerry only '6 out of 10' in win over Mayo

More David Clifford magic as Kerry edge defiant Mayo

Whelan: Kerry's need could prove crucial against Mayo

Wind carries Dubs to victory despite Cafferky heroics

Dubs 'behind the curve' but Farrell expecting back-up

McStay happy with Mayo's perseverance in edging Dublin

Anaemic Galway need to bounce back from no-show

Salthill satisfaction for McStay as Mayo start with win

Mayo begin title defence with Salthill triumph

Sunday's Allianz Football League results and reports

Cafferky double drives Mayo to victory over Galway

O'Connor backs fresh Mayo faces to prove their worth

Meath start life under McCormack with victory over Mayo

McStay: 'Opportunities don't go on forever'