Mixed outings for Mayo clubs in Connacht action
Castlebar Mitchels' Neil Douglas found the net in their win over Fulham Irish in their AIB Connacht club semi-final. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson
It was a day of mixed results for Mayo clubs who were competing in Connacht this afternoon.
Across the Irish Sea, Castlebar Mitchels reached the Connacht Club SFC final after defeating London champions Fulham Irish 1-22 to 1-9 in Ruislip. M
itchels flew out of the traps and led 0-8 to 0-0 inside 12 minutes but would score only one more point before half-time as they led 0-9 to 0-3 at the break.
Fulham Irish cut the gap back to three just eight minutes into the second half (0-11 to 1-5), with Conal Gallagher's goal giving the hosts hope, but Mitchels finished the game strongly to run out 12-point winners, with veteran Neil Douglas raising a green flag late on. The Moclair Cup winners will meet either Salthill/Knocknacarra or St Brigids, who play tomorrow (Sunday), in the Connacht final on Sunday, November 29.
It was a day to forget for Moytura however, as they were outclassed in the Connacht club JHC semi-final, with Galway champions Sylane winning on a scoreline of 5-23 to to 1-4 in Tuam Stadium.
