A year to remember: Our month-by-month guide of 2025 in Mayo sport

MAY:

County Board meeting causes shockwaves

The GAA world both in Mayo and beyond was rocked by revelations which were made at a meeting of
the County Executive and delegates which was attended by GAA president Jarlath Burns.

Whether it was the torrent of emails described as ‘vicious’ and ‘nasty’ by Burns, or the revelations of five players allegedly being evicted from their living quarters following reports to the authorities, the fallout from the meeting dominated local and national discussion.

Mayo dreams dashed in Connacht finals

Mayo may have shown grit to fight back from eight points down at the changeover, but couldn’t complete the job as bitter rivals Galway hoisted the Nestor Cup high for the fourth time in succession.

In the same venue against the same opposition, Liam McHale’s ladies' side suffered the same fate, albeit by a larger margin when the Tribeswomen put in an emphatic performance.

Hoops keep soaring

May was a huge month for Stevie Gavin’s mighty Castlebar Celtic.

Not only did they secure the Connacht Cup thanks to a Jordan Loftus penalty against Mervue United, but they also managed to create history in Wexford as they emphatically bested North End United in the FAI Cup.

Cavan cause Castlebar upset

Kevin McStay’s Mayo men were involved in history in all the wrong ways when Cavan pulled off the
shock of the season.

The Breffni Army were more than a match for a flat home side to secure a first win over the Green and Red since 1948.

The result proved to be the last with McStay on the sideline, as health issues would sadly force him to
take a step back from the limelight. Former manager Stephen Rochford took up the same job as an
interim solution.

Hughes the hero in Connacht final

The Under-16 LGFA decider in Bekan was an unforgettable day for all Mayo people involved.

With seconds to go and the game in the balance, Katie Hughes stepped up with a monster score, sparking delirium.