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With the Mayo inter-county footballers on a break from championship action, this weekend provided the chance for the Mayo club GAA leagues to take centre stage. As always, the fare didn’t disappoint.
Even at this early stage, some of the narratives are already taking place. A number of sides have two wins from two and are looking to either promotion or silverware, while others are already fighting to avoid the ignominy of propping up the league table. Here, we’ve tried to give a sample of what’s been going on around the grounds.
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DIVISION 1A
Breaffy 2-7 Ardnaree Sarsfields 0-10
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Ballinrobe 1-15 Ballina Stephenites 0-22
A full report plus reaction is included on page six of The Mayo News sports section
Charlestown Sarsfields 1-9 Castlebar Mitchels 4-13
A full report plus reaction is included on page six of The Mayo News sports section
Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 0-22 Knockmore 0-16
Belmullet 1-10 Davitts 1-7
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DIVISION 1B
Westport 2-11 Claremorris 1-14
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Hollymount-Carramore 2-6 Ballintubber 2-18
A full report plus reaction is included on page seven of The Mayo News sports section
Burrishoole 1-17 Moy Davitts 2-14
A full report plus reaction is included on page eight of The Mayo News sports section
Crossmolina Deel Rovers 3-15 Garrymore 1-9
A spellbinding Crossmolina second half saw them blow away Garrymore and make it two wins from two. A Caolan Crowe goal, coupled with a Trevor Nally two-pointer, left Garrymore within arms’ length of the visiting Crossmolina contingent midway through.
However, Crossmolina were unstoppable once the ball was thrown in for the second half. Two goals in rapid-fire fashion were deadly for the hosts and condemned them to a twelve-point defeat in the end.
Mayo Gaels 0-12 Balla 4-7
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DIVISION 2A
Kilcommon 2-20 Islandeady 1-12
Kilcommin put on a rousing display to power to an eleven-point win over Islandeady on their home turf.
Derek Moran, on his 40th birthday, put in an incredulous performance notching five points. Elsewhere for the hosts, Justin Healy and Liam Moloney raised green flags as the Black and White romped to a commanding victory.
Ballyhaunis 0-7 Aghamore 1-14
Kiltimagh 0-11 Shrule/Glencorrib 0-11
Eastern Gaels 5-6 Lahardane MacHales 4-5
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DIVISION 2B
The Neale 1-19 Killala 2-8
The Neale produced a fine performance as they grew into this one, and in the end recorded a fine victory over Killala in Cong.
Killala looked like they were the better side in the opening exchanges, however turning that ascendancy on the pitch into one on the scoreboard was proving difficult.
The Neale, however, displayed composure and efficiency, and would have been further ahead had it not been for a penalty for Killala to open their scoring.
The sense of jeopardy was qualmed when The Neale managed a trio of two-pointers to put the tie beyond the reach of the visitors.
Kilmeena 0-14 Louisburgh 0-8
Ballaghaderreen 5-16 Breaffy 0-8
Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 0-0 Westport St Patrick's 0-1
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DIVISION 3A
Crossmolina Deel Rovers 0-14 Northern Gaels 2-17
Crossmolina was the venue for a strong display from Northern Gaels, as they produced a powerful second half to dispatch of hosts Crossmolina on Sunday.
The clash was nip-and-tuck in the first half. However, Cathal Boland and Craig McCormick were to the fore as the game developed, netting three pointers to ensure that Northern Gales built on their opening day win over Ballycastle.
Ballycastle 1-8 Kilmovee Shamrocks 1-8
Ardagh 1-12 Castlebar Mitchels 0-15
Knockmore 1-17 Ballycroy 1-8
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DIVISION 3B
Kilmeena 0-15 Charlestown Sarsfields 1-12
Aghamore 2-17 Ballina Stephenites 3-7
Ballinrobe 1-8 Claremorris 1-13
Hollymount-Carramore 1-6 Ballintubber 1-12
DIVISION 4A
The Neale 2-5 Swinford 3-5
Shrule/Glencorrib W/O Garrymore
DIVISION 4B
Northern Gaels 1-12 Kiltane 3-11
Ardagh 2-7 Ardnaree Sarsfields 3-21
Killala 2-12 Moygownagh 3-9
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