The Irish Times

Galway-Mayo: A sporting rivalry that has never neatly fit in any category

The counties become like siblings who cannot sit in a room without squabbling

Sat Apr 23 2022 - 06:00

Kevin McStay: Mayo will win this final, and bring an end to the grand obsession

Tyrone are a good match-up but comfort in chaos can bring the 70-year wait to an end

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 06:00

Ciarán McDonald’s second coming ushers in a new era for Mayo

County luminary is seen as having had a major impact on senior team over past two years

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 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

Legends of the past still happy to contribute to the cause

Former greats like DJ Carey, Fitzgerald and McDonald continue to play their part

Sat Oct 10 2020 - 01:00

Worst sporting moment: Wales beat Ireland in Wellington - the one which really got away

Sexton left out as golden generation miss the chance of a lifetime in 2011 Rugby World Cup

Tue Aug 25 2020 - 06:00

Worst sporting moment: Decline of the International Rules series

Brawling, indiscipline and a near life-altering tackle in the 2006 Croke Park Test ‘killed it’

Mon Aug 17 2020 - 06:00

My favourite sporting moment: Roscommon minors restore pride to a county

2006 All-Ireland win brought success when it was least expected and needed the most

Thu Apr 09 2020 - 06:30

Kevin McStay: No hiding Mayo’s many mistakes against Dublin

Mayo went into the first half with all guns blazing, but failed to exploit their advantage

Tue Aug 13 2019 - 06:00

Meet the Mayo men who have won All-Ireland medals since the curse

Three ex-players who enjoyed glory with other teams reflect on the Mayo's long wait

Sat Jul 20 2019 - 07:00

Hurlers warned against adapting helmets after player injured

Piercing of club player’s hand with metal bar from opponent’s helmet triggers safety alert

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 02:00

Mayo to hold trials for over 100 potential players

New manager James Horan says there will be room for new faces ahead of next season

Sun Oct 07 2018 - 14:16

Ciarán Murphy: Magical Féile memories can last a lifetime

Chance for youngsters to mix with peers from around the country proves invaluable

Wed Apr 25 2018 - 21:00

International Rules: Will the crowds flock like they once did?

The biggest crowds at the games came in the revived concept between 1999 and 2006

Mon Nov 06 2017 - 22:00

Opportunity knocks at just the wrong time for Tipperary

Suspension and injuries could ruin their chances against a vulnerable Cork team

Sat Jun 10 2017 - 05:30

Club heroes now guaranteed their 15 minutes of fame

Exploits of the humble club player likely to be captured for posterity on social media sites

Wed Oct 19 2016 - 19:30

Jim McGuinness: Don’t underestimate talented Tipperary’s chances

Mayo’s experience gives them the edge but confident Munster men will put it up to them

Tue Aug 16 2016 - 07:12

Critics put fire in bellies of Galway ahead of quarter-final clash against Tipp

Disparaging remarks about Tribesmen just made them work harder to reach goal

Wed Jul 27 2016 - 01:11

Weekend Gaelic Games Previews

Seán Moran and Malachy Clerkin run the rule over a busy weekend of action

Sat Jul 02 2016 - 06:00

Still a long way to go for Tipperary as Tyrone show their class

Mickey Harte’s side run riot in the second half as Premier challenge evaporates

Mon Jul 20 2015 - 00:26

Delaney expects Joey Holden to make Kilkenny full back berth his own

Legendary defender says Wexford’s Ciarán McDonald one of best full forwards around

Thu Jun 18 2015 - 01:00

Donegal’s Michael Murphy to captain International Rules side again

Five Mayo men on Paul Earley’s panel, with only one each from Kerry and Dublin

Tue Oct 28 2014 - 14:34

Galway edge out valiant Tipperary

Tribesmen dispatch inexperienced rivals with brace of goals either side of break

Mon Jul 28 2014 - 01:06

Tipperary rally too late against freescoring Galway

Tribesmen will meet Kerry in the All-Ireland quarter-finals after five-point win in Tullamore

Sat Jul 26 2014 - 20:55

Mayo wary of Galway’s gathering momentum

The experienced All-Ireland champions may be hot favourites to reclaim their Connacht crown – but fortunes can change suddenly when these two counties meet

Sat Jul 12 2014 - 01:00

Aongus Tierney in at corner back for Galway against Sligo

Cork leave dual players on bench for semi-final with Tipperary

Fri Jun 20 2014 - 13:35

Tippeary to meet Cork in Munster semi-final

Goals from Barry Grogan and Philip Austin do the damage against Limerick

Sat May 31 2014 - 22:21