The Mayo News
Weekly newspaper from County Mayo, West of Ireland
The sun rising over Lough Carra preludes the history of Ballintubber GAA Club in a DVD launched by Kilmaine man Jonathan Mullin of RTÉ in Corley’s on Friday night.
It was not the classic we expected, but the laurels rest deservedly with Ballintubber. From the beginning they controlled this U-21 ‘A’ final at Mayo Abbey.
FOOTBALL It was a gathering of old Gaels, old friends, old neighbours, old work colleagues, all united in the interest of Divided Loyalties, Dan O’Neill’s autobiography.
Whatever disappointment greeted Ballaghaderreen’s defeat in the Connacht semi-final was eased by the success of their U-21s in winning the county B championship at Islandeady on Sunday.
We had greater expectations for Ballaghaderreen in the All-Ireland club championship than the calamity that befell them in the first round on Sunday against Eastern Harps. It was a disappointing end to their season.
They have been wrestling with the Interprovincial question for decades. New dates, new venues, new sponsors – nothing has rekindled the interest that once attracted thousands to Croke Park for the Railway Cup finals on St Patrick’s Day.
The ink won’t be dry on the page when the gasps of incredulity begin. Most of the evergreens have failed to make the nominations for this year’s Mayo News Club Stars.
In weathering Charlestown’s sizzling recovery, Ballaghaderreen exorcised the demons of self-doubt that had threatened to spoil their hopes of a long-awaited senior title.
Their physical attributes outstrip all others. Individually, their skills stand comparison with the best. Why, then, have Ballaghaderreen not blossomed in recent years?
With almost seismic authority, Ballaghaderreen have crashed back onto the championship scene ... and the tremors will have reached all the way to Charlestown and Crossmolina.
We had watched them sprout in spring, and flower in summer. And on a cool autumn evening, we saw the tears flow freely as they watched the cup presented to the Tyrone captain.
FOOTBALL Chris Barrett departed the inter-county scene last week after 13 seasons. Mike Finnerty assesses his contribution to Mayo football
Read more ...FOOTBALL Chris Barrett departed the inter-county scene last week after 13 seasons. Mike Finnerty assesses his contribution to Mayo football
Read more ...FOOTBALL Former Mayo forward Maurice Sheridan believes that managing the Mayo Under-20 team is ‘a golden opportunity’ for him
Read more ...SPORT We pick out five up and coming young Mayo sports stars that you should keep an eye on in the year ahead
Read more ...FOOTBALL Ger Flanagan reports on Peter Leahy’s resignation as Mayo ladies manager last week, along with the election of a new County Board executive
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