Maurice Brosnan: Western power shifts again as huge gamble pays off for McStay and Mayo

At its core, this was a knockout contest that was defined by chance. Neither side had a second one and McStay made it clear he was willing to go down swinging.

UP FOR THE CUP: Mayo march on.

Salthill does not do calm. In a furore, the western power struggle shifted again. Electric and eccentric. Gripping and enraging. Backed into a corner, what else were Mayo going to do?

Edging out a one-point win having been down by five at the turnaround only tells part of the tale. It is said that they are a different animal with no back door. It turns out that the animal is a hibernating bear.