Dillon: We just need to stick out our chests and believe

THE sense of relief all around MacHale Park was palpable when referee Rory Hickey blew the final whistle.

Some Mayo players clenched their fists quietly, others celebrated with great gusto.

All of them were aware of the significance of the result. After last season’s trials and tribulations against Sligo and Longford, this local derby was always going to be about the result.