Michael Gallagher

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COLUMN: Cash is king – unless you want a driver's license

5 days 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.
Mayo's Greatest Supporter: some of the first nominees

6 days 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.
Mayo fail to excite as they battle past Leitrim in Carrick-on-Shannon

1 week 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.
Mayo pipped at the post in Tuam thriller against Galway

1 week 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.
Mayo make two changes for Saturday's hurling clash with Armagh

1 week ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Gallagher

MAYO senior hurling manager Ray Larkin has named his team for Saturday's match with Armagh in BOX-IT Athletic Grounds Armagh. There are two changes to the team that defeated Roscommon in Round 1 of the Nickey Rackard Cup last weekend. Jack Trench Tooreen and Sioman Thomas Castlegar replace and Joe Burke and Luke Connor. David Kenny will captain the team on the day. Kildare referee Matthew Redmond will officiate at this game.
No regrets for Mayo U-18s after ‘savage effort’ in FAI Youth Inter-League Cup Final

1 week ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Gallagher

THEY gathered in the centre of the gleaming patch of grass in inner-city Limerick and had one last team huddle. The young men who proudly wore the Mayo jersey had just come up short in their quest for national honours, and there was devastation in the air as Chris McGauley delivered a final address. The team manager had watched proudly as his young men went toe to toe with an exceptionally talented Cork outfit, and he wanted to thank his players for their fearless effort.
Mayo narrowly defeated by Cork in FAI Youth Inter-League Final

2 weeks ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Gallagher

FAI INTER-LEAGUE YOUTHS CUP FINALCork Youth League 2Mayo Football League 1LIMERICKMAYO'S quest to win a first national U-18 title must wait another year after their brave and fearless effort came up short in Limerick today. Chris McGauley's side may not have been victorious but they represented the county with great pride from first whistle to last. Cork came into the game with a fearsome reputation but Mayo paid little heed to that in a well-contested first half.
Mayo make two changes for opening round of the Nicky Rackard Cup

2 weeks ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Gallagher

THE Nicky Rackard Championship is about to begin and Mayo senior hurling manager Ray Larkin has named the team to face Roscommon in the opening round in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, tomorrow (Saturday) at 3pm. There are two changes to the team that defeated London in the Allianz National Hurling Division 3 League Final two weeks ago. Jack Trench from Tooreen and Ballygar's Ryan Duffy replace Conal Hession and Sean Kenny in the starting 15.
One new face and lots of positional changes for Mayo

2 weeks ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Gallagher

Mayo make one change to the team for this evening's crucial Connacht U-17 clash with Sligo in Castlebar MAYO managers David Heaney and Tom Reilly have made one change and a number of positional switches to their team for tonight's crucial Connacht U-17 Championship match against Sligo in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park at 6.30pm. Dara Dawson Westport replaces Fiarce O'Cinnseala in the starting team while team captain Barry Langan switches from centre-half-back to full-back, Kilmovee's Declan...
Mayo athlete to benefit from Jerry Kiernan Foundation support

2 weeks ago | mayonews.ie | Michael Gallagher

KNOCKMORE'S Hugh Armstrong is one of a dozen elite athletes who will benefit from funding from the The Jerry Kiernan Foundation. The Foundation, was established in 2021 to remember Kiernan who placed ninth in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic marathon and dedicated his life to helping students and athletes achieve their potential in the classroom and on the track. Mayo's Armstrong who runs for Ballina AC will benefit from the Foundation this season alongside Keelan Kilrehill from Moy Valley AC.