Many rural GAA clubs struggle, in Mayo and across the country.
They face huge challenges in trying to field a competitive team and maintaining their facilities.
However, it's not entirely a story of decline, as Ballycroy GAA just recently developed their new surface for the pitch.
A rare championship home match for a team, that has always proudly struggled to keep afloat.
We have talked to Ballycroy GAA legend Pat Gallagher, the chairman, secretary, the goal-keeper, who returned from Australia and the club's PRO.
READ: Mayo GAA club celebrates first championship home match on new pitch surface
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