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19 Oct 2025

Mayo's top GAA voices predict Sunday's blockbuster final

The great and good of the county's gaelic games scene have been split on the way the meeting of Westport and Ballina Stephenites will go

Mayo's top GAA voices predict Sunday's blockbuster final

Many Mayo GAA and LGFA stars offered their opinion on the Senior Club Championship final between Westport and Ballina Stephenites. Pics: Sportsfile

SHANE NALLEN

Belmullet goalkeeper

This is a tough one to call. The loss to Crossmollina in Round Two really kick-started Ballina's season, and from there on they've been pretty much faultless when dispatching Ballyhaunis, Ballaghderreen, and Knockmore. 

They're no longer reliant on Evan Regan up top and have scorers right throughout their top eight.

Westport showed serious character in their wins over Breaffy and Crossmollina. The introduction of Colm Moran to the starting line-up, as well as Finbarr McLaughlin's return to form, has boosted their forward line.

I think if Ballina can get ahead in this game coming down the stretch, then their experience and game management will get them over the line.

VERDICT: Ballina Stephenites

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