The Irish Times

Kevin McStay: The gap has narrowed but Dublin still deserve the nod

Mayo cannot afford a repeat of the dismal second quarter against Galway

Tue Aug 10 2021 - 06:00

O’Callaghan says secret of seamless tradition down to Farrell’s respect for players

‘He fostered a relationship with a lot of lads where there was compassion and care’

Thu Jan 14 2021 - 06:00

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

James Horan happy with the quality of Mayo’s young guns

Experienced manager says championship rookies have earned their places on merit

Wed Dec 02 2020 - 01:00

GAA Statistics: Mayo’s midfield gamble paying off – so far

Eamon Donoghue: Conor Loftus adds a lot at midfield just not under kickouts

Thu Nov 05 2020 - 06:00

Darragh Ó Sé: The heart says Kerry, the head says cop on to yourself

In the end, there’s just too much in Dublin’s armoury to foil the five-in-a-row

Wed Aug 28 2019 - 06:30

GAA Statistics: Could Jack Barry be first to nullify Brian Fenton?

Kerry midfielder looks the ideal candidate for a man marking job on Dublin’s key figure

Thu Aug 22 2019 - 06:00

Dublin drive final nail into Mayo coffin

All-Ireland champions lay waste to Mayo's dreams with impressive third quarter salvo

Sat Aug 10 2019 - 19:40

Diarmuid Connolly included in Dublin's matchday 26

Mayo, Dublin and Kilkenny name their teams but late changes are expected

Sat Aug 10 2019 - 13:11

James Horan unconcerned by prospect of quick turnaround

Mayo contingent looking forward to another big date at Croke Park

Sun Aug 04 2019 - 21:45

Mayo - players and supporters - rage against the dying of the light

There was a time to plant and a time to harvest. Will Castlebar signal the end of the long running Green and Red season?

Fri Aug 02 2019 - 14:49

GAA Statistics: Peter Harte alone on the black card tightrope

This year stand-alone black cards issued during the league were all wiped thereafter

Thu Jul 25 2019 - 07:00

Mayo’s old warriors flattered by nine point win over Meath

On a different day against a better team, Mayo might not have got out of this one

Sun Jul 21 2019 - 19:59

GAA All-Ireland football qualifiers, round two previews

Antrim can make life difficult for Kildare while Armagh could pile misery on Monaghan

Sat Jun 22 2019 - 06:00

Matthew Ruane suffers broken collarbone in Mayo training

Mayo’s young midfielder from Breaffy was the find of the league for James Horan’s team

Sat Jun 15 2019 - 15:53

Andy Moran ready again to take the road more travelled

Mayo player agrees to keep going at 35 and bring county back to All-Ireland contention

Fri May 31 2019 - 05:00

Normal service resumed as Dublin step up a gear

Costello again to the fore for champions as Mayo’s inept challenge is brushed aside

Sun Feb 24 2019 - 15:29

Horror-show in All-Ireland final could have serious repercussions

Ciarán Murphy: Any rule changes can’t be as a direct result of Dublin’s dominance

Wed Aug 29 2018 - 19:00

Galway bring fine form to clash of big Connacht rivals

Mayo are traditional slow starters, and will be without talisman Lee Keegan

Fri May 11 2018 - 23:14

One championship debutant in Mayo XV to play Galway

Four of All-Ireland winning Under-21 team of 2016 will start in Castlebar on Sunday

Thu May 10 2018 - 14:03

Dublin strike early and often in Castlebar

Scoreboard flatters Mayo after turgid Division One encounter at MacHale Park

Sat Feb 24 2018 - 21:09

Galway’s Gary Sice to retire from inter-county football

Corofin forward the latest name not available for manager Kevin Walsh

Mon Jan 08 2018 - 06:00

All-Ireland SFC final: Kevin McStay’s player-by-player guide to Mayo

Kevin McStay runs the rule over the Mayo team looking to end the long wait for an All-Ireland title

Fri Sept 15 2017 - 21:39

Mayo dig deep to shake off Kerry’s demon-like grip

Stephen Rochford’s side end 21-year-wait to beat Kingdom and reach another final

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 18:48

Maligned Mayo should ignore the din and trust their instincts

Rochford’s ploy of putting O’Shea on Donaghy could be deemed a partial success

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 05:58

GAA statistics: Stephen Rochford is a risk taker, for better or worse

Rochford files mixed bag of tactical success and failure over two year rollercoaster

Thu Aug 24 2017 - 06:00

Kerry and Mayo do their level best but can’t be parted

Sides will meet again at Croke Park next Saturday to decide All-Ireland final spot

Sun Aug 20 2017 - 17:49

Donal Vaughan: Mayo’s running man for all seasons

Misunderstood and almost unnoticed, the defender is whatever his county needs him to be

Sat Aug 19 2017 - 08:30

Mayo make the most of second chance to overpower Roscommon

Stephen Rochford's team rediscovered their essence as top four contenders

Tue Aug 08 2017 - 05:30

GAA Statistics: Enda Smith, like Aidan O’Shea, the fall guy/hero

Smith has thrived on added responsibility and Roscommon now seeing his full talents

Wed Jul 26 2017 - 23:00

All your previews for a bumper Gaelic games weekend

The meeting of Galway and Mayo tops the bill on Sunday with one other semi-final

Sat Jun 10 2017 - 15:02

Sligo can’t upset western apple cart as Mayo ease to opening win

Visitors far from disgraced at MacHale Park but Rochford’s side never truly threatened

Sun May 21 2017 - 18:39

Kerry dethrone Cork to win Munster U21 title at a canter

Matthew O’Sullivan and Conor Geaney grab a goal each at Páirc uí Rinn

Wed Mar 29 2017 - 21:06

Analysis: Mayo could have won war if they hadn’t lost battle of kick-outs

Rob Hennelly struggled as Dublin attacked his restarts right from the get-go

Mon Oct 03 2016 - 08:42