All-Ireland glory next big goal for Castlebar Mitchels

Castlebar Mitchels (Mayo) 2-10 Corofin (Galway) 0-11: Castlebar Mitchels became Mayo’s most successful club team on the provincial stage by claiming their fourth Connacht title, but the Shane McGettigan Cup will not satisfy this side. All focus now turns to winning a first All-Ireland title for the club.

In a county yearning for All-Ireland glory, it’s ironic Mitchels beat holders Corofin at Tuam Stadium,and inflicted defeat on the next Mayo manager Stephen Rochford in his final game in charge of the Galway champions.

Rochford said afterwards he expects to discuss the Mayo county manager’s job — his “ambition” —with the Board in the next day or two, and for everyone’s benefit, he’d like the process to conclude as soon as possible.