The Irish Times

A drama in 10 acts: Remembering Dublin and Mayo’s greatest battle

The 2017 All-Ireland final had it all and, ultimately, ended in the same result

Sat Aug 14 2021 - 06:00

Darragh Ó Sé: Mayo’s rapid transition a testament to James Horan’s management

Dublin might prove a step too far on Saturday but this Mayo side are here to stay

Wed Aug 11 2021 - 06:57

Kevin McStay: The gap has narrowed but Dublin still deserve the nod

Mayo cannot afford a repeat of the dismal second quarter against Galway

Tue Aug 10 2021 - 06:00

O’Callaghan says secret of seamless tradition down to Farrell’s respect for players

‘He fostered a relationship with a lot of lads where there was compassion and care’

Thu Jan 14 2021 - 06:00

David Clarke’s retirement leaves Mayo with a hole to fill

Goalkeeper departs without the ultimate prize but with a reputation as one of the best

Mon Jan 04 2021 - 19:04

Seán Moran: Defiant and unyielding Dublin provide some normality

No shocks in this All-Ireland season as Dublin’s main challengers slip up

Sat Dec 19 2020 - 21:40

Summer 2012 – when Mayo ended Old Dublin’s reign

This Saturday James Horan’s men will attempt to repeat the feat of dethroning the champions

Sat Dec 19 2020 - 06:00

December Road: Will there be a Christmas card list on Saturday?

Mayo’s Windy City backing . . . Christy Ring’s code switch . . . Lavan’s solo run

Thu Dec 17 2020 - 06:00

James Horan unconcerned by prospect of quick turnaround

Mayo contingent looking forward to another big date at Croke Park

Sun Aug 04 2019 - 21:45

Mayo’s old warriors flattered by nine point win over Meath

On a different day against a better team, Mayo might not have got out of this one

Sun Jul 21 2019 - 19:59

Meath can take some heart from history with Mayo

Sunday’s encounter means counties will have met in seven of the past eight decades

Fri Jul 19 2019 - 07:00

Peter Keane knows Kerry are hitting the heights at right time

Kerry chief hails David Moran while Mayo boss admits side ‘comprehensively’ beaten

Mon Jul 15 2019 - 07:00

GAA All-Ireland football qualifiers, round two previews

Antrim can make life difficult for Kildare while Armagh could pile misery on Monaghan

Sat Jun 22 2019 - 06:00

Andy Moran ready again to take the road more travelled

Mayo player agrees to keep going at 35 and bring county back to All-Ireland contention

Fri May 31 2019 - 05:00

Mayo resurrection continues as they set up final date with Kerry

Written off after a dreadful Croke Park show, James Horan’s men are now motoring

Sun Mar 24 2019 - 18:28

Shane Walsh helps keep Galway’s winning run over Mayo going

Mayo suffer second straight defeat as promising league start fades

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 21:35

Normal service resumed as Dublin step up a gear

Costello again to the fore for champions as Mayo’s inept challenge is brushed aside

Sun Feb 24 2019 - 15:29

Mayo dial up some early drama in the MacHale gale

James Horan’s side secure one-point win over Roscommon in foul conditions

Sat Jan 26 2019 - 21:16

Lee Keegan calls on Mayo to improve their discipline

‘We need to get that in order because it is costing us dearly in big games,’ says defender

Fri Jun 01 2018 - 01:00

Mayo might just take Galway setback as good omen

All-Ireland football championship has had its first heavyweight bout of the summer

Mon May 14 2018 - 01:00

Rochford not expecting Keegan to be fit in time for Galway clash

Better news for the Mayo boss as Cillian O’Connor recovering from hamstring injury

Wed May 02 2018 - 06:00

Galway’s Gary Sice to retire from inter-county football

Corofin forward the latest name not available for manager Kevin Walsh

Mon Jan 08 2018 - 06:00

Moments of the year: Con O’Callaghan was coolness personified

Dublin’s boy prince scythes though Mayo’s defence to score a great All-Ireland goal

Sun Dec 24 2017 - 09:00

Miriam Lord: Speculation on Kenny seat on menu at GAA lunch in Shelbourne

‘World’s Best Taoiseach’ mug steals show as Varadkar’s cup runneth over

Sat Dec 09 2017 - 05:50

Jim McGuinness: Bitter truth is Mayo have only themselves to blame

An All-Ireland was there but Vaughan’s red card and not managing the end game lost it for them

Tue Sept 19 2017 - 07:30

James McCarthy enjoys a Blue Monday after his final flourish

Dublin midfielder among heroes of renown reconvening in Smithfield as the light declines

Tue Sept 19 2017 - 07:00

Stephen Rochford will consider his future over the next month

‘There’ll be no victimisation here of anybody’ - manager defends Donal Vaughan

Tue Sept 19 2017 - 06:30

Thousands of fans told ‘Mayo will rise again’ at homecoming

Large crowds dressed in green and red welcome team at McHale Park in Castlebar

Mon Sept 18 2017 - 20:38

Kevin McStay: Dublin keep heads to survive Mayo onslaught

All-Ireland champions show composure that deserted the underdogs in key moments

Mon Sept 18 2017 - 06:12

Dublin move out of Mayo’s grasp to cement place among footballing greats

Champions win 27th All-Ireland – and have Kerry’s record in their sights

Mon Sept 18 2017 - 06:00

Dublin 1-17 Mayo 1-16: Mayo player ratings

Some outstanding performances but Mayo come up just short again

Sun Sept 17 2017 - 19:44

All-Ireland SFC final: Kevin McStay’s player-by-player guide to Mayo

Kevin McStay runs the rule over the Mayo team looking to end the long wait for an All-Ireland title

Fri Sept 15 2017 - 21:39

Darragh Ó Sé: Forget Dad’s Army, Mayo are more like The Dirty Dozen

Stephen Rochford’s men have improved and have never been in better shape than now

Wed Sept 06 2017 - 07:30

Mayo once again show that they have no short-term memory

High-energy assault through the middle helped them dominate Kerry in semi-final win

Mon Aug 28 2017 - 11:55