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It’s a role few would envy but Lee Keegan of Mayo has embraced the challenge of man-marker, marshalling some of the most dangerous forwards in the country. Some of the battles between the 29-year-old and Diarmuid Connolly have been a pleasure to watch while he has also been tasked with the likes of Shane Walsh and Ciaran Kilkenny, and most …

Kerry 2-10 Mayo 3-11 Mayo are the Division 1 Football Champions for the first time since 2001 following an incredible second-half display against Kerry in Croke Park this afternoon. The Kingdom dominated the opening proceedings and goals from Gavin Crowley and Stephen O’Brien placed them firmly in the driving seat but a sensational comeback in the second half, capped with …

It’s a fixture that so often produces drama, so often produces classics and so often produces big scorelines. This weekend’s Allianz Football League Division 1 Final between Kerry and Mayo is sure to be a cracker. The two form teams in the country going head to head in HQ in a game that one would expect is played without sweepers …

Mayo ground out an important win on Saturday night against a Kerry side who, up until then, had taken on all comers and won. People will say ‘sure it’s only the league’ and to an extent that is true, the real questions will be asked come the ‘white heat’ of Championship. However, we can’t underestimate the importance that this game …

The weather caused further problems for the Allianz Leagues this week as two Gaelic Football games were postponed while other teams were forced to play in adverse conditions. In Division 2, Clare v Meath was postponed and the game will go ahead in Cusack Park, Ennis tomorrow instead at 2pm. There was plenty of action to enjoy across the two …

We have reached the penultimate round of the Allianz Football League group stages with a number of eye-catching fixtures in store this weekend.  In Division 1, Monaghan take on Cavan in Clones in what is essentially a relegation battle between the two bottom teams. Malachy O’Rourke’s side began the campaign with such promise in that victory against Dublin but have …

It was a hectic weekend in the Allianz Football League and while some counties were celebrating their significant victories, others were left to ponder their demise.  There were wins for Dublin, Tyrone, Kerry and Galway in Division 1 while Cork recorded their first win of the competition in Division 2, leaving it all to play for. Further down the line, …

It is another bumper weekend in the Allianz Football League with a number of teams eager to avoid relegation while the likes of Kerry and Fermanagh will be hoping to extend their leads. The Kingdom were afforded some breathing room in Division 1 of the Allianz Football League last week as they edged passed Galway in Tuam last weekend while …

Tyrone legend, Owen Mulligan, has admitted that he was “seething” at his county’s recent performances against Kerry and Mayo in the Allianz Football League. Mickey Harte’s side lie at the bottom of the Division 1 table having suffered a four-point loss to Kerry in round 1, followed by a dismal 2-13 to 0-10 loss to Mayo last weekend. Regardless of …

Brought to you by Allianz, proud sponsors of the Allianz Football & Hurling Leagues. It was another busy day of Allianz Football League action as Kerry recorded their second win of the campaign while Mayo inflicted further woe on Tyrone. Mickey Harte’s side remain winless in the competition while Mayo are flying high following their comprehensive nine-point victory. The same could …

Newly reinstalled manager, James Horan, has named a strong Mayo starting team for their Allianz Division 1 League opener with Roscommon on Saturday.  Among his more experienced players, Horan has included two league debutants after impressing during the Connacht FBD League campaign. Brian Reape from Bohola Moy Davitts has been named at full-forward, while alongside him at corner-forward is Conor Diskin …

Donegal defender, Eoghan Bán Gallagher, has praised the attacking approach that Stephen Rochford has brought to Donegal from his time with Mayo and Corofin. Rochford stepped down as manager of Mayo at the end of last season after three years in charge and was appointed to Declan Bonner’s coaching staff in October, replacing the outgoing Karl Lacey. Speaking at the …

Mayo Senior Ladies Football manager, Peter Leahy is preparing to lead his side into the new season without the 12 players who departed the county panel last year.  Eight players from the Carnacon club, as well as four other members, left the panel 10 days before their championship clash against Cavan last June, citing player welfare concerns. Leahy had led …

Former Mayo Ladies Football manager, Frank Browne, has been named as the new Dublin senior camogie boss.  The Wexford native was in charge of the Mayo team for three years and guided them to the All Ireland final last year where they were beaten by Dublin. He was previously manager of the county’s hurling team. Browne takes over from five-time …

Former Mayo manager, Stephen Rochford looks set to join Declan Bonner’s backroom team in Donegal for the 2019 season, according to reports. When asked about the possibility last week, Bonner dismissed the rumours as “bunkum” but it looks as though the Donegal manager has performed a U-turn. Rochford would be a replacement for former Donegal star, Karl Lacey who left …

Carnacon will be back to full strength against Moy Davitts in their championship semi-final on Sunday after the Mayo Ladies County Board’s appeal was rejected last night.  The County Board were appealing against the leniency of the punishment handed down to the eight Carnacon club women who stepped away from the intercounty panel earlier this summer. Originally, the club were …

Mayo GAA have unveiled their new jersey ahead of the 2019 season, as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2018 campaign. The jersey is a sharp design, with the usual red and green colours looking brighter than previous seasons and the white trim acting as an excellent addition to what is a fantastic kit. It's here the new …