Horan: Mortimer walkout didn't affect Mayo

A turbulent week for Mayo football finished on a positive note yesterday as they won back-to-back Connacht SFC titles by beating Sligo 0-12 to 0-10.

Mon, 16 Jul, 2012 - 09:08

A turbulent week for Mayo football finished on a positive note yesterday as they won back-to-back Connacht SFC titles by beating Sligo 0-12 to 0-10.

Hot on the heels Conor Mortimer's shock exit from the panel, Mayo bounced back to retain the Nestor Cup - the first time they have done so in 15 years.

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Courts Gaa Heathrow Person: Horan Person: Mortimer Person: James Horan Person: Conor Mortimer Person: Yeats Person: Mayo Person: Aidan O'Shea Person: Aidan O’Shea Event: Connacht Organisation: Connacht SFC Organisation: Sligo Organisation: Mayo Organisation: Connacht Organisation: Conor Organisation: Roscommon

<p>DRIVING ON: Kerry might still be celebrating their 39th All-Ireland SFC title but the club championships in the county will ensure that the vast majority of the Kingdom heroes are back on the beat by now. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile </p>

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