Michael Gallagher

1 month ago | irishexaminer.com | Michael Gallagher

THE biggest shock of the weekend occurred in Castlebar when Cavan not only beat Mayo, they blew them away. The Ulster men arrived by the western sea as outsiders, but headed for home with their championship credentials in rude health after winning much more comfortably than the scoreline suggests. Raymond Galligan's men were sharper, smarter and more direct. They made the home side look pedestrian at times and the contrast between Cavan's swift attacking play and Mayo's lateral approach was stark.

2 months ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Gallagher

Life is getting more complicated with every passing day. Things that seem simple and should be simple are being smothered in more and more complications and red tape. Answers to straight questions are rare and lead to a growing sense of frustration. Trying to get someone to answer a phone is almost an impossibility as dreaded answering systems take over and encourage the caller to press different numbers for different services.

2 months ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Gallagher

The search for Mayo's Greatest Supporter in partnership with our friends in Théa Pharma has generated huge interest. We have had a stream of entries already from all across Ireland and we have had a number of enquiries from overseas. We look forward to even more in the coming days. All you have to do is send us 200 words and a picture to [email protected] and we will do the rest. Here is a sample of the entries we've already received.

2 months ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Gallagher

CONNACHT SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINALLeitrim 0-13Mayo 0-20In Carrick-on-ShannonMAYO have room for improvement in every department. That was the stark message delivered by team manager Kevin McStay aftetr he watched his side stutter to victory in mist-shrouded Páirc Seán MacDíarmada this evening. However, McStay also went on to stress that victory was only requirement today and now all attention is focused on the upcoming Connacht final against either Galway or Roscommon.

2 months ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Gallagher

CONNACHT MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 5Galway 3-14Mayo 3-12TUAMA thrilling game played in terrible weather conditions whetted the appetite for the upcoming provincial semi-final between these sides in two weeks time. Galway won this battle between the two talented teams, but this result will have little impact when championship progression is on the line next time out. Mayo played into the stiff wind in the opening half but turned in a fine performance to lead by a point at the change of ends.