Freeman fires Mayo to victory

A FINE second-half display drove Mayo to a win over Kerry in the Christy Ring Cup at McHale Park, Castlebar on Saturday.

Mon, 07 Jul, 2008 - 01:00

The sides were level at 0-15 each when Mayo dual star Keith Higgins hammered over a 100m free in the 63rd minute. Two more points from Adrian Freeman sealed the issue.

Both teams finished with 14 men. Mayo centre-back Seamus Barrett was sent off in the first half after two bookings. Kerry’s top scorer, Michael Conway followed on 52 minutes.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Save €40 on an Annual Subscription.​

Continue reading within unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber benefits.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Mark Cronin 8/11/2026 Clinical Nemo Rangers punish Loughmore-Castleiney wastefulness
Last gasp two-pointer from Aghada's Phelan forces replay in Munster SFC final  Last gasp two-pointer from Aghada's Phelan forces replay in Munster SFC final 
Tommy Mallen scores a goal 8/11/2026 Scotstown make their chances count in one-point extra-time victory over Magherafelt
CourtsGaaPlace: McHale Park, CastlebarPerson: FreemanPerson: MayoPerson: Keith HigginsPerson: Adrian FreemanPerson: Seamus BarrettPerson: Michael ConwayPerson: M WalshPerson: D WalshPerson: A ConnollyPerson: S CoynePerson: P BarrettPerson: S BarrettPerson: C RyanPerson: P HigginsPerson: S BroderickPerson: K HigginsPerson: D McDonnellPerson: D McConnPerson: K HealyPerson: C HynesPerson: A FreemanPerson: N MurphyPerson: McDonnellPerson: E MadiganPerson: HealyPerson: KerryPerson: J HealyPerson: J GodleyPerson: A HealyPerson: J FitzgeraldPerson: P O’GradyPerson: J McCarthyPerson: C HarrisPerson: J GriffinPerson: P CroninPerson: G O’BrienPerson: M QuilterPerson: J O’BrienPerson: M ConwayPerson: L BoylePerson: B BrickPerson: S YoungPerson: O’BrienPerson: B O’DonovanPerson: GodleyPerson: T FarrellPerson: OffalyEvent: Christy Ring CupOrganisation: Mayo
<p>Darren McCurry scored 0-5 for Edenork St.Malachy's. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile</p>

Edendork survive scare to set up Cross battle

READ NOW

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Anthony Daly
Anthony Daly

At the heart of the GAA

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited