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); Trips away, loyalty and setbacks: An inside look at the careers of 6 retiring Mayo greats The recent spate of retirements in Mayo has an end of an era feel to it. By Kevin OBrien Thursday 4 Feb 2021, 8:00 PM Feb 4th 2021, 8:00 PM 27,364 Views 12 Comments LIKE THE REST of us, inter-county players are creatures of habit. Often times a new mem...

A defensive star for 16 seasons, was Higgins the best Mayo produced in modern era? The Mayo defensive great retired yesterday. Fintan OToole By Fintan OToole Sunday 24 Jan 2021, 6:35 PM Jan 24th 2021, 6:35 PM 9,033 Views 15 Comments Keith Higgins in action for Mayo against Dublin in 2018. Image: Ryan Byrne/INPHO Image: Ryan Byrne/I...

All-Star defender Barrett becomes latest long-serving Mayo stalwart to retire The Belmullet native has called time on his 13-year senior career. By Emma Duffy Friday 15 Jan 2021, 2:53 PM Jan 15th 2021, 2:53 PM 8,465 Views 8 Comments End of an era: Chris Barrett. Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO MAYO DEFENDER CHRIS Barrett ...

Mayo veteran Donal Vaughan calls time on inter-county football career ‘It has been an honour and a privilege to wear the green and red with pride.’ By Emma Duffy Sunday 3 Jan 2021, 2:35 PM Jan 3rd 2021, 2:35 PM 10,848 Views 14 Comments End of an era: Donie Vaughan. Image: Ryan Byrne/INPHO Image: Ryan Byrne/INPHO MAYO’S DONAL VAUGHAN has ...

Given the uniquely quick turnaround, however, the temptation for most to keep going will be strong. For Dublin, the lure of a ninth All-Ireland medal, surpassing the five Kerry greats they matched on Saturday night, may prove too much for a couple of their squad to walk away from. At 39, Stephen Cluxton is the longest-serving inter-county player in the game, having made his debut in 2001. In an interview with RTÉ on Saturday night, he wouldnt be drawn on the subject of his future. But given he...

); 5 talking points as Mayo and Dublin clash for the All-Ireland football title. By Kevin OBrien Saturday 19 Dec 2020, 9:00 AM Dec 19th 2020, 9:00 AM 15,491 Views 19 Comments Con OCallaghan on the way to scoring his second goal against Mayo in 2019. Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO 1. The case for Mayo AS MUCH AS Dublin ha...

RTÉ Sport Journalist Stephen Coen has another 18 months or so left on his PhD. His subject area is Bovine Nutrition and Reproduction.  His studies, coupled with farm work and time spent as part of the Mayo football squad, ensures that the 25-year-old has much to keep him occupied. Not to mention, of course, the small matter of an All-Ireland SFC final against Dublin on 19 December.  Coen was involved as a substitute in the 2016 (draw and replay) and 2017 finals against the Dubs. The build-up...