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Fergal Boland celebrates his winning point

Boland hits the winner as Mayo edge Dublin in Castlebar

There was no shortage of drama or excitement as Mayo snatched a last-gasp victory over All-Ireland champions Dublin to beat their great rivals at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar for the first time since 2012 on a 1-12 to 0-14 scoreline.

Football • 03 Feb 24

Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh celebrates her first-half goal for Kerry

Ní Mhuircheartaigh stars as Kerry return to final

Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh produced a stunning display and shot 1-10 as Kerry took another major step towards ending their famine as they booked their place in the TG4 All-Ireland final for the second year in a row.

GAA • 29 Jul 23

Aidan O'Shea of Mayo and Michael Darragh Macauley of Dublin contesting a high ball last year

Dublin versus Mayo - the defining rivalry of today?

Ahead of their All-Ireland final meeting on Saturday, Peter Branigan takes a look back at the clashes that have defined Dublin and Mayo's modern rivalry.

GAA • 30 Jun 23

Mayo were seven-point winners over Kerry in round three of the Allianz Football League

O'Shea: Mayo can make impact in All-Ireland series

There is less at stake than usual in Saturday's All-Ireland series opener between Kerry and Mayo and Seamie O'Shea believes that could work in his former side's favour.

Football • 17 May 23

RTÉ GAA Podcast: Football league finals preview

Peter Canavan and Niall McCoy join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to preview the four Allianz League finals.

Allianz Football League • 30 Mar 23

Maria Cannon's goal set Mayo on the path to victory

Mayo fight back to upset league holders Meath

Maria Cannon's goal was crucial as Mayo produced a massive second-half fightback at Pairc Tailteann to claim their first win of this year's Lidl National Football League Division 1 at the expense of reigning champions Meath.

Womens football • 18 Feb 23

Can the latest crop of Mayo footballers end the 72-year wait for glory?

Flynn: Mayo must add control to challenge for Sam

Paul Flynn believes new manager Kevin McStay will need Mayo to add control in possession to their characteristic passion in defence if they are to mount a series tilt for Sam Maguire.

Football • 29 Jan 23

New Wicklow manager Oisín McConville was speaking to RTÉ's Sunday Sport

Tailteann Cup key in attracting McConville to Wicklow

New Wicklow manager Oisín McConville has said that the Garden County must learn to aim high and admitted that the introduction of the Tailteann Cup was one of the key reasons why he took the job

Football • 12 Sep 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

Referee Garryowen McMahon performs the coin toss before April's Donegal-Meath Division 1 league final

TG4 SFC semi-finals: All you need to know

A guide to the double-header at Croke Park as those involved eye the final on 31 July.

GAA • 15 Jul 22

O'Leary and her Kingdom team-mates are targeting more Croke Park success

O'Leary hoping league win can aid Kerry in Mayo tussle

Kerry's Danielle O'Leary on her varied sporting career to date and why confidence is high that they can reach a TG4 All-Ireland senior decider.

GAA • 16 Jul 22

Doireann O'Sullivan is enjoying an injury-free season

More for less: O'Sullivan benefits from training plan

With just minutes remaining in last year's All-Ireland semi-final, Cork looked to be returning to an All-Ireland final, a stage they have become so familiar with over the last 20 years.

GAA • 09 Jul 22

MacHale Park is seemingly closed to the county's hurlers

Anger as Mayo hurlers are denied MacHale Park access

The Mayo senior hurling management have expressed their disappointment at not being able to play their upcoming Christy Ring Cup home fixtures at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park.

GAA • 03 May 22

Lee Keegan and Mayo will now walk the qualifier tightrope to save their season

Oisín McConville: Mayo and Armagh facing real peril

Oisín McConville believes that Mayo and Armagh are facing real potential peril in the backdoor arena following their provincial championship defeats against Galway and Donegal respectively.

GAA • 25 Apr 22

The Ballintubber man returns to the Mayo starting XV

Updated Cillian O'Connor handed Mayo start for Galway clash

Cillian O'Connor will make his first start for Mayo against Galway on Sunday since sustaining an Achilles injury against Clare in an Allianz League match last June.

GAA • 22 Apr 22

Markievicz Park does not have floodlight facilities

Sligo threaten to boycott U20 final

Sligo GAA have confirmed that they will not be fulfilling Wednesday's Under-20 Football Championship final with Mayo if they are not granted home advantage.

GAA • 16 Apr 22

Kildare's Jack Sheridan helped himself to a brace of goals against London

Christy Ring Cup round-up: Kildare on the charge

Kildare's scoring spree in the Christy Ring Cup continued as they racked up a huge 3-35 tally in a 21-point win over London in Newbridge.

GAA • 16 Apr 22

U20: Sligo and Mayo through to Connacht decider

Sligo and Mayo will contest this year's EirGrid Connacht U-20 football final after respective semi-final wins over Roscommon and Leitrim on Wednesday evening.

GAA • 13 Apr 22

Tony Brosnan scored 1-02 when Kerry by Mayo by a point in Tralee earlier this month

Colm O'Rourke's Allianz Football League finals verdict

Colm O'Rourke previews this weekend's Allianz Football League finals as Kerry face Mayo and Connacht rivals Roscommon and Galway meet for the second time in eight days.

GAA • 01 Apr 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

Recap: Tyrone 0-11 Mayo 0-09

Tyrone defeat Mayo by two points in Omagh.

GAA • 19 Mar 22

Vikki Wall of Meath in action against Mayo's Fiona McHale

Meath come good in second period to reach league final

Orlagh Lally scored 1-02 as Meath advanced to the Lidl NFL Division 1 final at the expense of Mayo at St Tiernach's Park in Clones.

GAA • 19 Mar 22

Peter Harte of Tyrone in action against David McBrien of Mayo

Tyrone see off Mayo to ease relegation worries

Relegation-threatened Tyrone scored a vital 0-11 to 0-9 win at Healy Park and hammered a dent in Mayo's bid for a place in the NFL Division One final.

GAA • 19 Mar 22