The worst kept secret in Mayo GAA became official public knowledge on Monday with confirmation that Kobe McDonald is to pursue a career in Australian rules football.

Content but unconvinced, might be one possible summary of the mood of Tooreen manager Ray Larkin after his side’s 1-17 to 1-12 win over Four Roads in Dr Hyde Park on Sunday.

McDonald has joined St Kilda Football Club as a Category B rookie.

When captain and player of the match Ava Lambert raised the Galway Junior ‘C’ Cup to rapturous cheers and applause from family, friends and supporters last Friday evening, it was a moment that will live long in the memory of everyone associated with ...

Athletics: Mayo AC runners performed brilliantly in the 44th Dublin City Marathon on Bank Holiday Sunday, October 26. They enjoyed good running conditions, despite cool temperatures of eight to ten degrees and a fresh breeze with rain at times.

One of the great joys of this time of the year, if you’re embedded in the GAA world, is taking a look around each Monday and Tuesday on social media for some clips from the wonderful Monday clubs happening around the country.

The entire club has extended a hearty congratulations to the promising player.

Kobe, who is the son of Mayo GAA legend Ciaran McDonald, lit up the Mayo senior football championship this year with outstanding performances. 

Sport has long been central to life in Castlebar and the birth of rugby in the town in 1885 reflected its prominent position, writes NOEL CAMPBELL. 

Every empire has its rituals. Rome had its legions, Austria its symphonies. Ballydoyle has its mornings – and the ritual doesn’t change, no matter where in the world it finds itself.