Experimental Mayo give Stephen Rochford early boost

FBD League - Mayo 1-12 NUI Galway 1-10: Late frees from goalkeeper Rob Hennelly and Kevin McLoughlin helped new Mayo manager Stephen Rochford get off to a winning start against the students of NUI Galway in Castlebar.

Experimental Mayo give Stephen Rochford early boost
Mon, 04 Jan, 2016 - 00:00
Mike Finnerty

A crowd of 2,390 turned up at Elverys MacHale Park to see an experimental Mayo line-up, featuring just a handful of regulars, do just enough to see off the determined visitors.

NUI Galway, managed by former Mayo forward Maurice Sheridan, were full value for their two-point lead early in the second half.

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