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15 June 2025; Donegal manager Jim McGuinness during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 3 match between Donegal and Mayo at King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park in Roscommon. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

McGuinness hails 'ruthless' Donegal after Mayo win

Jim McGuiness praised the ruthless manner with which his team achieved their one-point win over Mayo this afternoon and declared that his team are exactly where they want to be.

Football • 15 Jun

'We believe that that type of performance is in us. We are frustrated we haven't had that as often as we would like'

'What noise?' - Rochford happy with Mayo response

Stephen Rochford brushed off the impact of the outside noise surrounding Mayo football in recent weeks as the westerners re-ignited their flagging season with a rousing win over Tyrone in O'Neill's Healy Park

Football • 01 Jun

'The game has improved' - Rochford backs FRC changes

Mayo coach Stephen Rochford believes that the rule changes that the Football Review Committee introduced have been a success and improved the game.

Football • 06 Apr

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

Mattie Donnelly converts a penalty for Trillick

Are we better served by penalties or a golden score?

Cora Staunton and Stephen Rochford have their say on what is best to settle matches on the day.

GAA • 29 Aug 20

Dublin beat Mayo by a point in the 2016 and 2017 All-Ireland finals

Rochford: 'Greatest team' Dublin take their chances

Former Mayo manager Stephen Rochford feels the difference between a Dublin side he calls the "greatest in history" and the Mayo, Kerry and Tyrone teams they have beaten on the way to five in a row is the ability to convert scoring opportunities in finals.

GAA • 09 May 20

Magee on the sideline for his club Kilmacud Crokes

Rochford and Magee unsure about tier-two proposals

A GAA Special Congress will take place in Cork in October to vote on the format suggested by Croke Park's Central Council.

GAA • 16 Sep 19

McHugh: Donegal have the better team & Rochford factor

Mark McHugh is backing Donegal to emerge from Saturday evening's do-or-die Super 8s showdown with Mayo and take their place on the All-Ireland SFC semi-finals.

GAA • 01 Aug 19

Rochford in discussion with Declan Bonner

Rochford planning inside job for Donegal against Mayo

Rochford managed his native county for three years, reaching two All-Ireland finals, and now he is getting ready to face his former players.

GAA • 30 Jul 19

McFadden praises Rochford's contribution to Donegal

Hugh McFadden has praised the input of former Mayo manager Stephen Rochford on the Donegal set-up.

GAA • 10 Jul 19

Stephen Rochford stepped down as Mayo manager last August and was added to the Donegal backroom team the subsequent October

Rochford outlook bringing fresh impetus to Donegal

All Star defender Eoghan Bán Gallagher on hunting down Dublin, building on 2018 and the impact of Stephen Rochford on Donegal.

GAA • 24 Jan 19

Mark McHugh is looking forward to working with Stephen Rochford

McHugh: Rochford addition is 'only good for Donegal'

Mark McHugh is excited at the prospect of Stephen Rochford joining the Donegal backroom team as a coach for the 2019 season.

GAA • 14 Nov 18

Rochford stepped down as Mayo manager in August following the county's failure to make the All-Ireland quarter-final Super 8 stage

Rochford officially added to Donegal backroom team

Donegal County Board has officially confirmed that Stephen Rochford will join Declan Bonner's backroom team next year as a coach.

GAA • 19 Oct 18

Stephen Rochford stepped down from his role earlier this year following Mayo's failure to make the All-Ireland quarter-final Super 8 stage

Devenney: Rochford appointment would be a huge coup

Brendan Devenney says that Stephen Rochford's addition to the Donegal backroom team would be a huge plus for the county if the rumoured appointment comes to pass.

GAA • 17 Oct 18

Rochford comforts Mayo's Aidan O'Shea after 2017 All-Ireland final defeat

Rochford set for surprise move to Donegal

He only stepped down as Mayo manager in August, but it seems he won't be idle for too long.

GAA • 17 Oct 18

Watch: Rochford's first interview since leaving Mayo

The fall-out from his departure continues as Mayo seek a new manager for 2019.

GAA • 02 Sep 18

James Horan was Mayo manager from 2011-2014

James Horan cool on return as Mayo manager

Former Mayo manager James Horan has played down reports he is set for a return to the hot seat he vacated at the end of 2014, saying he didn't think "the environment" at county board level would allow him the control he would insist on over the team.

GAA • 30 Aug 18

Jim McGuinness has been strongly linked to the current Mayo vacancy

'It's up to McGuinness if Mayo is a challenge he wants'

Oisin McConville says Mayo might benefit from an appointment outside the county following Stephen Rochford's resignation, and that it is down to Jim McGuinness to decide whether he wants to take on the challenge.

GAA • 28 Aug 18

Mayo footballers will have a new voice at the helm for 2019

'Biggest appointment in Mayo GAA history' looms

Many will say that Mayo are in another fine mess after Stephen Rochford's departure as manager, but the fallout ultimately puts added pressure on those entrusted with finding a replacement.

GAA • 28 Aug 18

Rochford led Corofin to an All-Ireland club title

Rochford confirms he's staying on as Mayo manager

He is on the hunt for a new backroom after a number of recent departures, but he intends to remain in charge.

GAA • 14 Aug 18

Stephen Rochford was appointed Mayo manager in 2015

'Rochford is getting away with murder with Mayo'

Stephen Rochford is fortunate to remain in his post as Mayo manager and should have blooded more younger players into the senior set-up, according to Bernard Flynn.

GAA • 07 Aug 18

Donie Buckley has been part of the Mayo backroom team since James Horan's term as manager

Mayo backroom exodus as Buckley and Burke depart

Mayo manager Stephen Rochford is going to have to recruit a new coach and some selectors for his backroom team if he decides to stay on for a fourth season in charge.

GAA • 01 Aug 18

Stephen Rochford: "Mayo football will be competitive in 2019 - I have no doubt about that."

Rochford insists this isn't the end of a Mayo era

Mayo haven't had their summer ended this early since 2010 and it's the first time they've failed to reach an All-Ireland final under their current management.

GAA • 01 Jul 18

Rochford confirms O'Shea out for 'foreseeable future'

Mayo manager Stephen Rochford has ruled Seamus O'Shea out for the foreseeable future after the midfielder suffered a serious shoulder injury in Saturday's win over Tipperary.

GAA • 24 Jun 18

Stephen Rochford's side are back in action next week

Rochford wary of threat from Limerick

Mayo manager Stephen Rochford has warned his players of the pitfalls of the early round of qualifiers despite what looks a favourable draw against Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday week.

GAA • 29 May 18