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The Irish Sun
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GAA legend warns Mayo ‘have to earn the right to challenge for All-Ireland' after joining Andy Moran's backroom team
Mayo failed to get past the group stage of this year's All-Ireland series BOYLE-ING POINT GAA legend warns Mayo 'have to earn the right to challenge for All-Ireland' after joining Andy Moran's backroom team MAYO legend Colm Boyle believes the Westerners 'have to earn the right' to be seen as All-Ireland contenders again. The four-time All-Star has joined new manager Andy Moran's backroom team as a coach/selector and is focusing on 'finding the inches' that can make Mayo great again. 2 Colm Boyle, left, has joined Andy Moran coaching ticket at Mayo Credit: Ray Ryan / SPORTSFILE 2 He said Mayo have to earn the right to be All-Ireland contenders Credit: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile Advertisement Former wing-back Boyle declared: 'If you look at where Mayo have been over the last four years, we haven't earned the right to be talking about All-Irelands. So that's the first thing we have to go after. 'I think you have to earn the right to be in the All-Ireland conversation. That's why we're going after all the inches we can find as a management team and with the playing group. 'Hopefully that continues on into pre-season and into next year. 'Then it's about translating that into performances on the pitch and seeing where that takes us. Maybe we can come back here next year, see where we are and have a different conversation.' Advertisement Under Kevin McStay, and then Stephen Rochford when McStay had to step away for health reasons, Mayo failed to get past the group stage of this year's All-Ireland series. A last-gasp defeat to Donegal denied them knockout football. The last of their All-Ireland final appearances came in 2021 when they were beaten by Tyrone and their most recent quarter-final outing was in 2023. Boyle, who hung up his inter-county boots in the wake of that 2021 decider, added: 'Mayo haven't played in enough big games over the last few years, they haven't got to the latter stages of the Championship. 'As a supporter, I've missed that. I'm sure the playing group have missed that. Advertisement 'So the opportunity to help try and get Mayo back playing big games again, to see where you can add to the set-up, that's a huge challenge.' Boyle, 39, is still lining out with Davitts in the Mayo club championship, so will be in an ideal position to scout for new talent over the coming weeks. And as a former team-mate of the new Mayo boss, he admitted it was 'impossible' to say no to Moran when the call came to link up. Inside Sharlene Mawdsley's 'delicious' yet atypical Tenerife holiday with GAA star boyfriend Mikey Breen He said: 'It's an absolute privilege to be asked to get involved in a Mayo management team. 'So when I looked at it, I knew it was an opportunity that I absolutely had to grasp. 'Would this opportunity come up again? I don't know. Advertisement 'Personally, I also want to see what I can bring to it and see where we can drive it on into 2026 and beyond. 'This is about more than Andy Moran or Colm Boyle. This is about Mayo football for years to come. 'Being back in a high-performance unit is a huge part of it for me, the chance to be involved again in a team at the very highest level.' Meanwhile, Moran wants to see the return of the GAA's pre-season competitions, which were scrapped last year after a Central Council vote. The new boss, who coached with Monaghan last year, said: 'It doesn't make any sense. One of my biggest regrets going up north was that there was no McKenna Cup. I would have loved to have experienced it. Advertisement 'We were running around playing Fermanagh, opening pitches, doing everything just to try to get games. 'For me, it is a no-brainer. I can't see the logic behind pulling the FBD League. Boys are playing Sigerson anyway. 'Maybe you put in a rule that they can't play both or something like that. That's fine.'
The Irish Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘One happy girl' – Mayo GAA star gets engaged to stunning partner while on sun-kissed holiday
MAYO midfielder Matthew Ruane popped the question to partner Moya Mannion while holidaying in Majorca, Spain. The happy couple got engaged on Sunday with them announcing their news in a 3 It was simply captioned with the date of their engagement Credit: @moyamannion and @matthewruane9 3 The holiday hotspot provided the perfect backdrop for their dream moment Credit: @moyamannion and @matthewruane9 3 Moya captioned this follow-up snap 'One happy girl' Credit: @moyamannion Several of Ruane's past and present inter-county teammates were among their many well-wishers. Former Aidan O'Shea, who's long soldiered alongside Ruane in the middle of the park, added: "Greats News!! Massive congrats to you both" Lee Keegan and Diarmuid O'Connor also passed on their best as did Galway full-forward Damien Comer, Limerick hurler Dan Morrissey and Read More On GAA Love has been in the air for Mayo footballers lately as only last week Mayo captain Paddy Durcan That was a double celebration in their case as it was also their first night in their new house. Alannah reflected afterwards: "What a way to top off our first night in our new home. Here's to forever with my best friend." The 2025 inter-county campaign saw Durcan, 30, make his long-awaited return after Most read in GAA Football While his return to the pitch was a welcome boost to their on-pitch fortunes, it wound up being another frustrating Championship for the Green and Red. After putting themselves in a hole by 'Lots of fight' - RTE GAA pundits react to Sean O'Shea's 'very interesting' interview after Kerry dethrone Armagh However, in a cruel twist of fate even by the standards of Mayo football over the past decade or so, they conceded a winning point with the last kick of the game. And the off-season in Mayo never passes without some sort of circus. The debrief after their fruitless 2023 and 2024 campaigns saw in-depth reviews go on for months, much to the frustration of their demanding supporters. The most worrying aspect of their season was of course that Kevin McStay suffered a health scare in May which Last week also saw The cold nature of the statement has been widely derided with SunSport's Graham Geraghty
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
GAA All-Star marks ‘first night in our new home' by getting engaged as couple have two reasons to celebrate
MAYO captain Paddy Durcan and partner Alannah McBrien toasted their first night in their new house by getting engaged. On Tuesday Alannah shared several sweet photos on Advertisement 4 Paddy and Alannah had just moved into their new home Credit: @lannymcbrien and @paddy_durcan 4 The half-back immediately popped the question Credit: @lannymcbrien and @paddy_durcan 4 He had adorned the place with romantic balloons upon their arrival Credit: @lannymcbrien and @paddy_durcan 4 The Castlebar Mitchels ace earned an All-Star in 2019 She reflected: "What a way to top off our first night in our new home. Here's to forever with my best friend." Several of Durcan's past and present inter-county teammates were among the many well-wishers in the comments section. On a similarly joyous note, 2016 Footballer of the Year Lee Keegan added: "Class news!" Advertisement Read More On GAA Rob Hennelly and Diarmuid O'Connor were among the other Mayo legends to react to the post with rival Galway stars Shane Walsh and Damien Comer also expressing their delight. The 2025 inter-county campaign saw Durcan, 30, make his long-awaited return after While his return to the pitch was a welcome boost to their on-pitch fortunes, it wound up being another frustrating Championship for the Green and Red. After putting themselves in a hole by Advertisement Most read in GAA Football Comment Exclusive However, in a cruel twist of fate even by the standards of Mayo football over the past decade or so, And the off-season in Mayo never passes without some sort of circus. Tomas O'Se calls out GAA's mid-season rule change but fellow Sunday Game pundit disagrees The debrief after their fruitless 2023 and 2024 campaigns saw in-depth reviews go on for months, much to the frustration of their demanding supporters. The most worrying aspect of their season was of course that Kevin McStay suffered a health scare in May which Advertisement It means the county are It remains to be seen if McStay will remain on for a fourth campaign after coach and former boss Stephen Rochford temporarily took the reins last month. Rochford led them to the 2016 and 2017 All-Ireland finals where they agonisingly fell short against Dublin. Still, the Crossmolina clubman got a tune from them this term as they stunned Tyrone in the second round before their one-point loss to Donegal saw them finish bottom of Group 1. Advertisement He may be sick of the torment that comes with the job and there are questions over some stars' futures. January seems like a million miles away, but amid another sunny spell across the country, the dark clouds are again on the horizon in Mayo.
The Irish Sun
09-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Late Meath comeback rescues point against Armagh as Kerry and Galway produce convincing wins on opening weekend
KERRY manager Mark Bourke praised his side's second-half display in their 0-13 to 1-4 defeat of MAYO. The Green and Red trailed the Advertisement 2 Aoibhín Cleary was player of the match for Meath against Armagh 2 Last year's champions started the campaign with winning ways But the Kingdom stormed clear following a clear-the-air session. Bourke said: 'We had a frank discussion about things at half-time. 'They had a look at themselves. We did much better in the second half.' Mayo only scored one point after the restart and boss Liam McHale said: 'We would have expected to score five or six points in the second half.' Advertisement Read more on GAA Connacht champions GALWAY began their campaign with a comfortable 1-13 to 0-7 victory over TIPPERARY. Tribe boss Daniel Moynihan said: 'The work rate, the drive, the pressure we put on Tipperary, was exceptional.' MEATH came from four points down with three minutes to go to draw 3-8 to 2-11 with ARMAGH in Navan. Royals captain Aoibhín Cleary said: 'We kept fighting until the end, which was great. Advertisement Most read in GAA Football 'It was great to come back to get that draw after Armagh had been leading for the majority of the second half.' RTE GAA pundits argue over who started halftime row as Cork eventually topple Limerick in Munster epic final
The 42
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Mayo manager Kevin McStay to step back from role
MAYO MANAGER Kevin McStay is stepping back from his role for the 'immediate future'. A press release issued this evening confirmed that the 63-year-old will not be involved in intercounty football 'for the immediate future to deal with some personal health issues'. According to The Irish Examiner, McStay suffered a 'medical episode' at a training session on Saturday and was being monitored in hospital. Advertisement McStay said this evening: 'Mayo GAA Board and I are in strong agreement that current Assistant Manager / Head Coach Stephen Rochford will lead our preparations for upcoming games. 'We are blessed to have a man of Stephen's calibre and, as a valued member of the management team for the past three seasons, he ensures continuity. 'While I will not be on the training field or the sideline on match day, I will be with management and players in spirit every step of the way.' Seamus Tuohy, Chairperson of Mayo GAA, added: 'We extend our best wishes to Kevin and thank him for all his work to date. 'We look forward to him returning to the role as soon as it is practical for him to do so. We also stand fully behind Stephen and everyone involved in the set-up.' Mayo said that they would not be making any further comments at present. McStay has worked in the role since his appointment in August 2022, winning the National League in his first year in charge. Rochford previously served as Mayo manager between 2015 and 2018, guiding the team to an All-Ireland runners-up medal in his first season at the helm. Having lost their opening All-Ireland group match to Cavan, Mayo next face Tyrone in Omagh on Saturday before their final fixture against Donegal on 14 June.
