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<p>Mayo’s Kobe McDonald celebrates at the final whistle. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie</p>

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Connacht U20 round-up: Kobe McDonald scores match-clinching two-pointer as Mayo edge Roscommon

Elsewhere a Matthew Walsh goal in the third minute of stoppage time gave Sligo a 1-11 to 0-12 win over Leitrim. who now have no margin for error with games against Galway and Roscommon still to come.

<p>Aidan O’Shea of Mayo, pictured for AIB at the launch of the 2026 GAA All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan</p>

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Veteran Aidan O'Shea has seen it all but has still been wowed by generational Kobe McDonald

<p>Ryan McHugh shakes hands with David Clifford after the Division 1 final. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile</p>

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Maurice Brosnan: Eight observations from the weekend's national football league finals

Niall Scully, Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne, Seán Bugler tackle Kieran Molloy 22/3/2026

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James Horan says teams still not exploiting full attacking scope of new rules

David Clifford celebrates scoring a goal 14/3/2026

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Kerry make statement with 16-point win over Mayo

Mayo v Derry - Allianz Football League Division 1

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Éamonn Fitzmaurice on football: pressing sideline kicks, Mayo's Tralee test and managerial glastnost

Kerry v Galway - Allianz Football League Division 1

Kerry and Mayo form unlikely western coaching alliance

Top-level Gaelic football is a small world. Kerry and Mayo make it feel even smaller.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Kerry v Derry - Allianz Hurling League Division 2

Ruthless Kerry maul Mayo to strengthen hurling league Division 2 final bid

When they retired at the interval with a 24-point cushion, it was only a matter of how much more the Kingdom would add to their advantage on the resumption.

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Kobe McDonald takes to the field 1/3/2026

'The advice I would give him is go and see what it is like': Kyle Coney on Kobe McDonald's AFL ambitions

The hype around McDonald has only intensified since his latest substitute appearance, but he could be off Down Under before he's even made his name at home

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Comfort Keepers and GAA/GPA Partnership Launch

Pat Spillane: Kerry teen tyro as good as Kobe — and going nowhere

Spillane was speaking at the announcement of Comfort Keepers as the official Community Impact Partner of the GAA/GPA.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

AFL Rd 11 - Geelong v GWS

'Irish off-season' has Mark O'Connor well prepped for AFL campaign

Geelong boss Chris Scott described Oisín Mullin as a "supreme athlete"

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Austin Gleeson close to making return to Waterford hurlers

Austin Gleeson close to making return to Waterford hurlers

Gleeson withdrew from the set-up before Christmas but continued training away from the group and could be considered for inclusion before Waterford conclude their Division 1A campaign against Tipperary

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Kobe McDonald celebrates after scoring his side's second goal of the match 22/2/2026

Kobe McDonald departure has 'nearly put Mayo in a bit of mourning for next seven or eight months'

At the same time, Higgins fully appreciates why Andy Moran has tried to quell the hype around the Crossmolina teen.

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Kobe McDonald celebrates after scoring his side's second goal of the match with Aidan O'Shea 22/2/2026

'Special talent' Kobe McDonald stars off the bench as Mayo easily account for Monaghan

The AFL-bound Kobe McDonald scored 1-4 for Mayo, including a two-pointer, in a 15-minute cameo off the bench for Mayo in Clones

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Donegal v Mayo - Allianz Football League Division 1

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Top teams still figuring how to stem the bleed

Mayo's willingness to kick is positive, now they need to tidy up the details.

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Alan Connolly scores his side’s first goal despite Billy Nolan 25/1/2026

As it happened: Cork begin league campaign with impressive win over Waterford

It was a busy day for Hurling and Football League action across the country.

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Your sport on TV this week: Return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC action and Premier League

Your sport on TV this week: Return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC action and Premier League

It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC returns and the Premier League - all you need to know here.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Brian Cogger and John MacMonagle 18/1/2026

Galway punish Mayo at the death after 'chaotic' final moments

Mayo fought back but failed to keep three players up front in the dying seconds

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Launch of the AIB GAA Hurling Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Finals 14/1/2026

Sportsguide: All-Ireland senior club finals, final pool games in Champions and Challenge Cup and Basketball finals

It is another action packed weekend of sport with the All-Ireland senior club football and hurling finals, the final round of the pool stages in Champions and Challenge Cups and the Basketball finals at the National Basketball Arena - all you need to know here.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Armagh v Mayo - Electric Ireland GAA Football All Ireland Minor Championship Semi-Final

'St Kilda are very sound': Andy Moran explains Mayo plan for Kobe McDonald

Andy Moran said the AFL-bound Kobe McDonald could line out with Mayo this season. Though, he will be taking it slowly with the teenage star.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Dingle v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final

Ballygunner and St Martin's to play All-Ireland Club SHC semi-final in Semple Stadium

Slaughtneil and Loughrea will clash in the other semi-final in Parnell Park at 1.30pm and it was also be shown on TG4.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Mayo Football Squad Portraits 2024

Mayo GAA to appoint full-time chief executive as part of investment and growth plan

A new €15million COE will be built on a 26-acre site donated to the county board.

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Jack Coyne 4/6/2023

Jack Coyne appointed captain of the Mayo senior football team

Ryan O'Donoghue and Darren McHale have been named as vice-captains.

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

St Brigid's v Ballina Stephenites - AIB Connacht GAA Football Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

St Brigid's ease past Ballina to book place in Connacht SFC final

St Brigid's will face Galway champions Maigh Cuilinn in the Connacht Club SFC final.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Kerry v Mayo - Allianz Football League Division 1 Final

Revealed: How next year's Allianz Football League top flight fixture schedule looks

In Division 2, John Cleary's Cork will see a promotion push as a 2026 priority but they must travel to tough away ties in Derry, Tyrone, Louth and Offaly and are at home to Cavan, Kildare and Meath

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Rob Hennelly, Cillian O’Connor and James Carr return to Mayo senior panel

Rob Hennelly, Cillian O’Connor and James Carr return to Mayo senior panel

Manager Andy Moran has persuaded Hennelly back into the fold as he has O’Connor, who is also Dublin-based and took the decision to sit out this past season.

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Mayo v Roscommon - Connacht GAA Football Minor Championship Final

'We felt it was inevitable': John Maughan on Mayo teen Kobe McDonald’s AFL move

Mayo teenager Kobe McDonald will join AFL club St Kilda after completing his Leaving Cert. Crossmolina manager John Maughan said the club is "happy for him".

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Armagh v Mayo - Electric Ireland GAA Football All Ireland Minor Championship Semi-Final

Mayo's Kobe McDonald signs with St Kilda while Kerry's Ben Murphy joins Brisbane Lions

Two rising stars in Mayo and Kerry have penned deals in the AFL.

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Mayo Football Squad Portraits 2024

Proposed Mayo GAA €15m COE gets green light from club delegates

Mayo GAA have been working over the last eight months on the viability of building the facility in Bohola.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Every hurling and football club championship winner around the country

Every hurling and football club championship winner around the country

After another busy and dramatic weekend of championship action, this is how it all shook out from Kerry to Donegal.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Ballina Stephenites v Westport - Mayo County Senior Club Football Championship Final Replay

Ballina pull off incredible comeback to win Mayo football final

It’s hard to imagine this thrilling replay of the Mayo senior football championship final being known as anything other than ‘The Evan Regan final’ in years to come.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

From Cork to Antrim: All the weekend's county final reports in one place

From Cork to Antrim: All the weekend's county final reports in one place

It was a hectic weekend for championship deciders — catch up on all the action here.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Eoghan McLaughlin comes up against David Tighe and Jack Irwin 19/10/2025

Westport recover from disastrous start as Mayo final ends all level

Ballina Stephenites earned a replay in Castlebar.

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Horan: ‘We have more videos and talk and chat rooms about a guy who is just 17’

Horan: ‘We have more videos and talk and chat rooms about a guy who is just 17’

“Kobe is getting attention because of ‘Pops’, but there is a number of lads there that will be very strong."

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Andy Moran 8/5/2022

'It doesn’t make any sense' - Moran calls for the return of pre-season competitions

The Connacht Council of the GAA reduced ground rent payable to counties for the 2025 senior football championship in the aftermath of the removal of the FBD league.

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Monaghan v Donegal - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final

Mayo GAA to propose Andy Moran as new football manager

Moran's former Mayo teammate Colm Boyle and former Derry manager Paddy Tally will be part of his backroom team.

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Kerry v Mayo - LGFA All-Ireland U16 A Championship Final

Kerry hit the goal trail against Mayo to capture All-Ireland U16 A title

For a superb Kingdom outfit, in a sublime display masterminded by Tom O’Connor, they won their fifth title, and a first since 2016.

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final

James Horan: 'I won’t be going for the Mayo manager position. It is time for something different'

Speaking on the Irish Examiner podcast, Horan said he won’t be in the running for the role and has spoken to the Mayo chairperson to confirm this.

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Kevin McStay 16/6/2024

Colin Sheridan: Kevin McStay departure brings as many questions as answers — especially the how

Mayo’s abrupt parting with Kevin McStay hints at deeper tensions behind another failed All-Ireland pursuit

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Kevin McStay 6/4/2025

Mayo GAA 'relieve' Kevin McStay and his management team from their roles

"We wish Kevin and his management team every success in the future, both on and off the field," their statement read.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Kerry v Mayo - Electric Ireland GAA Football All-Ireland Minor Championship Semi-Final

Kerry rally at the death to claim pulsating All-Ireland MFC semi-final win over Mayo

A high-octane first half laid the foundation for a classic, as momentum shifted repeatedly before a late surge from the Kingdom sealed the win.

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

Mayo v Cork - TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Group 2

Quirke brace helps Cork through to quarter-final after a battle against Mayo

Mayo play Leitrim in the relegation playoff in two weeks’ time.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Series National Launch

Sports Guide: Kerry v Cavan, Cork take on Dublin and Tailteann Cup semi-finals

It is another action packed weekend of sport with the All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals, All-Ireland SHC quarter-finals and the Tailteann Cup semi-finals - all you need to know here.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

Cork and Mayo will lock heads in winner takes all clash in All-Ireland Ladies SFC

Cork and Mayo will lock heads in winner takes all clash in All-Ireland Ladies SFC

Should a draw occur, the strange LGFA ruling of whoever kicks the most points on matchday in Castlebar will decree who goes on. Scoring difference will only come into play if Mayo and Cork are level at full-time and have both registered the same number of points during the tie.

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Lions v Argentina, Kerry take on Cavan and Cork face Dublin

Your sport on TV this week: Lions v Argentina, Kerry take on Cavan and Cork face Dublin

It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV as the All-Ireland SFC heats up as the preliminary quarter-finals take place, the All Ireland SHC quarter-finals take place with the British and Irish Lions kicking off in an historic first game in Ireland - all you need to know here.

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Darren McHale and Michael Murphy argue 15/6/2025

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Gladiatorial battles whet the appetite for do-or-die phase

Derry and Mayo gone. Meath are flying. Cork survive. A Con O’Callaghan-powered Dublin ominously move forward. Meanwhile an injury-stricken and flat Kerry face three weeks on the bounce to make an All-Ireland semi-final.

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Donegal v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 3

The ‘cocktail of hesitation’ that cost Mayo their season

Donegal take second and a home preliminary quarter-final. Down the road, Mayo are in for a hard winter.

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

2012 GAA All-Ireland Senior Championship Draws

S Donegal blood, Mayo heart: Sunday will be complicated for Martin Carney

Martin Carney was born in Donegal and played football for the county but would go on to win four Connacht titles with Mayo. When the counties face each other on Sunday, Carney will be on commentary duty for the Mayo-centric Mid-West Radio.

Sat, 14 Jun, 2025

Padraig Brogan 1995

S Christy O'Connor: Nobody has greater appreciation for Mayo and Donegal rivalry than Padraig Brogan

When Donegal and Mayo meet, there's always that want to beat that crowd over the road. The counties have only ever clash six times in the championship.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Cork v Roscommon, URC Grand Final and US Open

Your sport on TV this week: Cork v Roscommon, URC Grand Final and US Open

It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the final round of the All-Ireland SFC round robin series, the URC Grand Final between Leinster and Bulls and the US Open - all you need to know here.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025