James Horan's first competitive match in charge of Mayo ended in a 2-8 to 1-5 victory over GMIT in wet conditions at McHale Park end.

AFTER the trauma of last year’s All-Ireland minor final replay defeat, Mayo boss Ray Dempsey sets off on the 2009 campaign trail tomorrow in the Connacht MFC semi-final against Galway.

Galway 1-5 Sligo 0-7