Battle-hardened Mayo edge past old foes Galway 

That they could drop one of the best midfielders in the country in Matthew Ruane and live to tell the tale did speak of their depth.

MARCHING ON: Aidan O'Shea of Mayo celebrates after his side's victory in the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Preliminary Quarter Final match between Galway and Mayo at Pearse Stadium in Galway. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

GALWAY 0-12 MAYO 1-10 

The margin wasn’t a surprise. Neither were the terms of engagement with the customary breeze roaring in from the Atlantic and demanding each team act accordingly.