Ballina secure narrow win, Ballaghaderreen shock Ballintubber

Knockmore comprehensively  beat Garrymore to book their spot in the semi-finals. 

MAYO QUARTER-FINALS: Ballina sneak through after a one point win over Castlebar, Knockmore ease past Garrymore and Ballaghaderreen shock Ballintubber. Picture:©INPHO/James Crombie

Defending champions Ballina Stephenites did just enough to get the better of Castlebar Mitchels after a hard-fought Mayo SFC quarter-final on a wintry day at James Stephens Park.

Niall Heffernan’s side had to triumph over adversity after starting without injured talisman Evan Regan and losing the inspirational Padraig O’Hora to injury before half-time.