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22 Feb 2026

'A killer blow' - Ballina's Luke Sweeney reacts to dramatic semi-final defeat

North Mayo rugby club exits promotion race in Connacht J1A League semi-final playoff against Creggs due to last gasp try and conversion

Ballina's hopes of promotion to the All-Ireland League were dashed  in the most dramatic fashion possible.

The Moysiders were stunned by a last gasp Creggs try as the subsequent conversion meant that the Mayo men were kicked out at the semi-final stage of the Connacht Junior 1A League stage.

Watch Ballina forward Luke Sweeney talking to our reporter David Rischke after the match.

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