Super-sub McNicholas fires winning point in dying moments

Mayo 0-12 Monaghan 1-8

Remarkably, this was the third final in a row decided by the odd point. Unlike last year’s heart-wrenching finale however, yesterday was a day of jubilation for the Mayo supporters, among the impressive 22,783 crowd, who followed Armagh’s lead by invading Croke Park to greet their heroes at the hooter.

Among them was Triona McNicholas, a 17-year-old substitute still a year away from her leaving cert, but who found enough space in the crowded Monaghan defence to fire over the winning point three minutes from the end.