The Irish Times

Galway in Croke Park will be first real test of Ryan O’Donoghue’s credentials

Filling the gap left by Cillian O’Connor’s injury is crucial to Mayo’s hopes this summer

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 07:00

Summer 2012 – when Mayo ended Old Dublin’s reign

This Saturday James Horan’s men will attempt to repeat the feat of dethroning the champions

Sat Dec 19 2020 - 06:00

Three elderly siblings left beaten, stabbed and robbed in Limerick home

‘They told us they would cut our throats. One of them said he’d cut off my hands’ - 79-year-old man

Wed Jun 21 2017 - 19:52

Weekend GAA previews

Malachy Clerkin runs the rule over this weekend's Allianz League matches

Fri Feb 24 2017 - 18:45

Mayo’s first half romp gets job done against Kildare

A two goal blitz in four minutes ends Lilywhite’s challenge in a sunny MacHale Park

Sat Jul 16 2016 - 21:08

Controversial penalty helps Mayo turn things around against Fermanagh

Che Cullen penalised after Aidan O’Shea went down six minutes from time

Sat Jul 09 2016 - 20:19

Under-21s keep Mayo’s eye on ball before London call

‘They are great leaders already, at 21 years of age. Hopefully a few more will knock on in the next few years too’

Tue Apr 12 2016 - 23:36

Stern words for team from straight talking Mayo selector Tony McEntee

‘Composure and character is one way of looking at it, but I’d be a slight bit harsher on them’

Wed Mar 30 2016 - 01:00

Mayo make Dublin pay for lacking killer instinct

Leinster champions end game on the ropes as Westerners fight back for draw

Mon Aug 31 2015 - 01:24

Kerry set to get back on track against Donegal as Mayo look to end losing streak to Dublin

Allianz Football League previews

Sat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00

Mayo exploit Monaghan indiscipline to register 13-point win

Two reds for visitors in game marked by cards of every colour

Sun Mar 01 2015 - 22:10

Kerry ready for work ahead after Mayo call shots

Tommy Walsh makes first appearance since return from Australia but picks up an injury

Mon Feb 02 2015 - 01:14

Revenge for Mayo as Kerry and Tommy Walsh begin 2015 with defeat

A sequence of three scores before half-time was the platform for the Allianz League win

Sun Feb 01 2015 - 17:50

Roscommon send out signal of intent with Mayo win

Galway manager Kevin Walsh content with rout of GMIT

Sun Jan 18 2015 - 18:44

No Duffy but Mayo youngsters still ease past Sligo IT

Sligo overcame GMIT, Galway edge Leitrim and NUIG surprise Roscommon

Sun Jan 11 2015 - 17:59

Injury rules ex-Connacht captain Gavin Duffy out of first Mayo start

Former Ireland rugby player Duffy was a late withdrawal against Sligo IT

Sun Jan 11 2015 - 15:28

Mayo’s consistency can see them through

Kerry’s tactical edge may not be as crucial now that Mayo have learned their lesson

Sat Aug 30 2014 - 12:37

Epic second half sends Mayo and Kerry back to try again

Both sides have reason to feel relieved after Mayo ignite All-Ireland semi-final comeback

Mon Aug 25 2014 - 01:00

Nothing to choose between Mayo and Kerry

Sublime Kieran O’Leary point denies fourteen-man Connacht champions and sets up semi-final replay

Sun Aug 24 2014 - 17:38

Kerry put their faith in youth for Mayo clash

Eamonn Fitzmaurice could hardly have named a less experienced team

Sat Aug 23 2014 - 00:01

Mayo train not yet ready to be derailed

New-look Kerry team may be at full-steam ahead but their final destination remains down the line

Fri Aug 22 2014 - 23:00

John Maughan more wary of present than history with Kerry

Former Mayo manager believes county has no reason to be anxious about the past

Wed Aug 20 2014 - 01:00

Mayo fail to finish off Cork and nearly pay the price

Connacht side have just one point to spare as they set up Kerry semi-final

Sun Aug 03 2014 - 18:02

Andy Moran and Alan Dillon return for Mayo

Manager James Horan makes four changes from semi-final for Sunday’s clash with Galway

Thu Jul 10 2014 - 13:47

Mayo at too high a level for Roscommon

What James Horan’s side lack in attack they gain in defence

Sat Jun 07 2014 - 01:00

Derry continue their rapid progress against Mayo

Mark Lynch scores 0-9 as Brian McIver’s side book spot in the NFL Division One final

Sun Apr 13 2014 - 16:46

Eoghan O’Gara’s late goal seals dramatic draw for Dublin

Mayo fail to hold out against 14-man Dublin in rerun of All-Ireland Final

Sat Mar 29 2014 - 21:01

Keith Higgins could be the answer to Mayo’s eternal forward question

They don’t like the term ‘marquee forward’ in Mayo. The very mention of it causes James Horan to roll his eyes and it’s easy to see why

Sat Mar 29 2014 - 01:00

Mayo’s middle-period masterpiece takes down Cork

The leaders’ blistering start and final scores fail to unsettle James Horan’s team

Mon Mar 17 2014 - 01:00

Mark Lynch inspires Derry to win over Dublin

Centre-half forward scored 1-8 at Celtic Park, James O’Donoghue stars in Kerry win in Kildare

Sun Mar 16 2014 - 18:07

Keegan confident Mayo are moving in right direction again

Victory over Kerry represents a timely boost for James Horan’s side

Tue Mar 04 2014 - 01:00

Alan Freeman leads Mayo to win over Kerry

Kingdom yet to win in league this season, Tyrone strike late in Newbridge

Sun Mar 02 2014 - 17:05

Weekend GAA Previews

A look ahead to Saturday and Sunday’s Gaelic Football fixtures

Sat Mar 01 2014 - 01:00

Alan Freeman’s late penalty rescues a draw for Mayo against Sligo IT

Students very close to claiming a big scalp

Mon Jan 13 2014 - 01:00