League of Ireland MU20 – Group 2  Sligo Rovers 3  Mayo FC 0  John Corless in The Showgrounds  League of Ireland football is proving challenging for Mayo FC’s academy ...

Elverys Sports Super League  Manulla 1  Claremorris 1  John Corless in Umbro Park  This was a game with lots of action and few chances.

Elverys Sports Super League  Glenhest Rovers 1  Castlebar Celtic 2  Stuart Tynan in Beltra  Castlebar Celtic’s quest for a fourth Mayo Super League title in a row ...

Good luck would have it that Western People journalist Tom Byrne got to spend 90-minutes in the company of Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson when the pair watched Galway United together at Eamonn Deacy Park.

The Mayo under-14 girls, representing the Mayo Schoolboys/Girls and Youths AFL, were in University of Limerick on Saturday facing the Midlands League, with the Subway SFAI Inter-League Shield Title at stake.

Ireland head coach Richard Berkeley has named a squad for the Bob Docherty Cup which will be held as a double header against Northern Ireland over the next fortnight.

A host of Mayo club footballers have been selected on the Connacht FA squad that will take part in next week’s FAI Amateur Interprovincial Tournament. The six-game event is being hosted at various locations across Co Donegal.

The great and the good of Mayo soccer were honoured at the Mayo Football League’s Annual Presentation Dinner which took place last Saturday night in the CastleCourt Hotel.

The League of Ireland – and, maybe, a World Cup appearance – will satisfy our soccer appetite over the summer months but, in most places, the season is entering the business end, not least in the Champions League, with the last 16 getting underway ...

The Mayo FC MU20s fell to a third straight defeat after being defeated 1-0 by tabletoppers UCD in Milebush this afternoon.

The Mayo Schoolboys/Girls and Youths AFL had four of its female sides in Inter-League action on the weekend of February 21/22 last. The Mayo under-12s were in Mungret, Limerick facing Limerick Green in a Shield Quarter-Final.

Connacht Junior Cup Quarter-Final  Colga 1  Castlebar Celtic 0  John Corless in Clarinbridge  There will be no three-in-a-row Connacht Cups for Castlebar Celtic ...

Balla Secondary School team captain Liam Glynn was one of eight players who started in the school’s win over Carrigaline Community School on Saturday and then was on the pitch for the start of their John Murphy Cup final against Gaelcholáiste ...

Elverys Sports Super League  Ballinrobe Town 1  Glenhest Rovers 3  John Corless at The Green  On this performance, Glenhest Rovers will trouble most teams in this ...

He is currently playing with Real Tubber FC.

The competition for the upcoming Elverys Sports Super League season looks to be the strongest in some time, but whether it is enough to stop the Castlebar Celtic juggernaut remains the big question

The 2025 CastleCourt Hotel Premier League had a runaway winner in Westport United ‘B’, and they are hot favourites to retain the title, but could they be a victim of their own success?

Many managers and players that were interviewed at last Thursday’s Mayo Football League launch called Killeen Sports Ground League One the most competitive of the lot, and it is hard to argue.

Much like the weather, the opening weekend of the new League of Ireland season proved to be something of a damp squib.

For this latest group of Connacht champions to emerge from St Joseph’s, an All-Ireland semi-final awaits in March.

Similar to last season, only two ‘A’ teams are in McDonnell Construction League Two and both will be the favourites to go up in what is expected to be a keenly contested season.

SSE Airtricity League Premier Division  Waterford FC 0 Sligo Rovers 0  Keith O’Dwyer at Regional Sports Centre Sligo Rovers got their first point of the new season ...

It begins, as these things often do, with a room full of polite applause.

Ballyvary Blue Bombers and Claremorris AFC will go head to head in the first ever Mayo Women's Masters Cup final.

The new season has gotten off to an auspicious start for Sligo Rovers

Nine clubs have registered two teams, while Westport United and Conn Rangers have three teams set for action this season.

It is a full circle moment for the 34-year-old Ballina native, who began his soccer career with his hometown club

A new League Management Committee (LMC) was elected at tonight’s Mayo Football League EGM which could bring an end to a tumultuous number of weeks for Mayo soccer.

The 2025 Western People Mayo Sports Stars Awards take place on Saturday, February 7 at Breaffy House Resort.

From the Margins Edwin McGreal Covering the Mayo soccer beat over two decades ago, I well recall what I felt was going to be a hugely historic moment in the history of the game in the county.

Arsenal fans may not want to hear this, especially after the weekend just gone but, as the weeks go on, the obvious will become even more obvious: it’s either now or never for this current team, and their manager, when it comes to winning the ...

Where I struggle most an as opinion writer is giving an opinion I am fully, 100% behind about a situation while it is ongoing.

The move comes following a breakdown in communications between the Mayo League and Mayo FC.

A big fallout in Mayo soccer circles is causing major ramifications for the Mayo Football League and Mayo FC, the Western People has learned.

Key player of the all-conquering Athlone Town team, Roisin Molloy made a very welcome visit to Umbro Park, Castlebar to speak to the Mayo U13 girls squad just before Christmas.

Young boys playing down at the Factory on a rock strewn pitch beside Blacksod Lighthouse. Piled jackets and no referee for the bunch who darted fish-like back and over and up down the pitch.

Mayo FC have been confirmed as one of the 15 founding clubs that will form the new FAI National League, set to kick off in autumn 2026.

FAI Oscar Traynor Cup – Round 3 Roscommon & District League 2 Mayo League 2 Stuart Tynan in Lecarrow In a game where little other than pride was on the line, Mayo League and Roscommon & District League played out a frustrating draw in ...

Sunday, November 30 last was a red-letter day for the Mayo Schoolboys/girls and Youths AFL as it had a most impressive five girls’ squads all taking part in the SFAI Inter-League group stages.

League of Ireland history is littered with the bones of good intentions, clubs that launched with fanfare and sank before anyone found the lifeboats. Kildare County. Kilkenny City. Sporting Fingal. Monaghan United.

Connacht Junior Cup – Round 3  Conn Rangers 2  Mervue United 4  John Corless at Mount Falcon  A disastrous six minutes first-half spell, in which they conceded three ...

The Connacht Cup quarter-finals are due to be played on March 1, 2026.

At the outset of this Premier League season, there were a couple of major contenders to win the ‘sack race’.

Connacht Junior Cup – Round 3  Ballyglass 2  Salthill Devon 4  In Michael Keaveney Park  A valiant display by Ballyglass was ultimately in vain as they fell to ...

It was at Kinsale, of all places, that Ireland discovered the peculiar danger of a winnable battle. For if there’s one thing history has taught since then, it’s that Ireland’s trouble has rarely come from lost causes.

Grassroots football must be supported with more resources for facilities and coaching. That was a key message delivered by league chairman Michael Collins at the annual Mayo Women's League awards in Breaffy House Hotel on Saturday night.

Western People reporter Tom Byrne was among the few thousand Irish fans fortunate to be in the Puskás Aréna when Troy Parrott delivered the memory of a lifetime.

Joe King, the driving force behind the Mayo Women's Football League for a long number of years, received a standing ovation as he received the Michael Jennings Services to Football Award at the league's annual awards night in Breaffy House Hotel on ...

Rarely, if ever, have we seen a turnaround such as this. In the lead up to this international break, the only thing that was notable around the build-up was the general feeling of lethargy around the Irish football team.

The council’s decision reflects ongoing support for local sports initiatives and infrastructure development in the area.

The best and brightest talents at Mayo FC were recognised as the club hosted its first ever awards evening at the TF Royal Hotel & Theatre last Friday evening.

Whether the Mayo League’s involvement in the FAI Oscar Traynor Cup extends after the Christmas break is on the line this Sunday as they travel to Eamon Deacy Park to take on Galway League.

Gianni Infantino is standing at the John F Kennedy Center, grinning like a man unveiling the cure for irony. Behind him, the stage gleams with Fifa logos and faux gravitas.

The Mayo Schoolboys/Girls and Youths AFL had three of its girls’ squads in SFAI Inter League action last Saturday.  Both the under-13s and under-14s hosted Sligo-Leitrim at Umbro Park, Castlebar. First up kicking off was the Mayo under-13s.

The Boys in Green host Portugal this Thursday before they take on Hungary away from home on Sunday.

Ireland face a huge test first up.

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.

Listening in to Ocean FM’s coverage of Sligo Rovers’ 1-1 draw with Cork City last Saturday evening, you could feel the tension coming through the radio from the Showgrounds.

A brilliant group of young footballers from Ballina claimed third place at a prestigious international tournament in Spain.

FAI Oscar Traynor Cup – Round 1  Mayo League 1  Sligo/Leitrim League 1  Paul O’Malley at Umbro Park  A missed second half penalty saw the Mayo League spurn a ...

They have become the first club from Mayo to receive the award

The Mayo League squad for the FAI Oscar Traynor Cup has been announced. Alan Henry’s side begin their campaign with a home tie this Sunday against Sligo/Leitrim League. Kick-off is at 2pm in Umbro Park.

"It’s a landmark day for Irish soccer and a special time to be involved"

Eleanor Quigley Shield Final  Manulla 2  Westport United ‘B’ 1  (AET) John Corless at Umbro Park  The early kick-off at Milebush provided ...

The Mayo Football League have appointed Alan Henry as the new Oscar Traynor manager for the upcoming season. He succeeds Joe Kelly in the role, who led the county to the Oscar Traynor final in 2024 and a semi-final earlier this year.

Enniscrone teenager Ava Hallinan played her part in a historic win for Irish soccer last Sunday. The Ireland Women's Under-17s beat host nation Italy 1-0 to win an International Tournament in the Stadio Gino Colaussi.

The club has been at the heart of its community for the past 114 years.

The Women’s Development League will help to strengthen the player pathway by providing more opportunities for players to compete at senior level and enable the players to continue to play at a national level beyond the age of 19

Hayes Mechanical & Engineering Under 19 Girls Shield Final  Killala 2  Castlebar Town 0  In Umbro Park, Milebush  Killala cared none for the reputation of ...

Western People reporter Tom Byrne was in Yerevan last week along with hordes of other Republic of Ireland fans to witness one of the worst results in the nation’s history.

Hayes Mechanical & Engineering Under 19 Girls Cup Final  Ballyglass 3  Manulla 2  In Umbro Park, Milebush  Kate Brennan’s hat-trick proved crucial as Ballyglass ...

Soccer: A hat-trick of goals from Player of the Match Kate Brennan helped secure the Hayes Mechanical & Engineering Mayo Women’s U19 Cup for Ballyglass last Sunday. The Candystripes beat Manulla 3-2 at Umbro Milebush Park.

There are many things you could give outgoing Mayo Oscar Traynor manager Joe Kelly serious credit for.

The development will feature three new pitches

Joe Murray has been appointed as Mayo FC’s MU15 Head Coach for the 2026 season. As well as this appointment, Murray will also continue in his position as coaching director for the club. This appointment marks Joe’s third season with Mayo FC.

Those with a bee in their bonnet over the condensed nature of the inter-county GAA season these days would do well to look at the schedule for the Republic of Ireland over the next couple of months.

There are some big changes to the Mayo Football League for the 2026 season, which begins on February 1. While the Premier League, League One and League will not change, the Super League will have a ‘split season’ format for 2026.

Football royalty are coming to Mayo for a charity night that promises entertainment and banter the likes of which you’ll never forget.

James Johnson is set to remain as the Mayo FC WU19 Head Coach for the 2026 season. He will also continue in his role as Women’s Academy Manager.

Killala AFC hosted a very special event in August.

Mayo Premier Cup Semi-Final  Swinford 0  Snugboro United 0  (AET; Swinford won 5-3 on penalties)  John Corless at James McEvaddy Park  A dive to ...

Joe Kelly has stepped down as Mayo Oscar Traynor manager after two years in charge.

A career first for the Riverstown man.

Another season has come and gone in the Elverys Sports Super League. Here are the Western People’s five big talking points from throughout the 2025 season, as well as our Team of the Season.

"I aim to develop players and get them ready to make the next step in their football careers"

May he rest in peace.

There are dates etched in one's mind when it comes to sporting occasions of significance over the course of your time as a fan.

League Promotion/Relegation Playoff  Claremorris 3  Ballyhaunis Town 1  John Corless at Michael Keaveney Park, Ballyglass  Claremorris will play Super League ...

FAI Cup Round 3 Bohemians 0  Sligo Rovers 1  Keith O’Dwyer at Dalymount Park  Despite wearing their special Oasis sponsored kit there was to be no ‘Champagne ...

It’s time for the new season in the English Premier League but, for some clubs, it’ll be hard to feel too fresh heading into the new campaign.

Mayo Premier Cup Final  Straide & Foxford United 2  Swinford 1  John Corless at Umbro Park  Nothing much happened in this match until Aiden Dunleavy powered ...

Mayo Super Cup Final  Castlebar Celtic 3  Westport United 1  John Corless at Umbro Park  Castlebar Celtic outclassed Westport United to claim Sunday’s Super Cup, ...

Just one game remains in the Eco Powered Cabinets Mayo Women's League - the Premier Division tie of Conn Rangers v Straide & Foxford to decide the bottom two placings in their division.

The first of the Mayo Cup finals double header sees two sides who may become very familiar with one another next season.

The Westport Community Games under-15 girls soccer team won gold in the Connacht finals in Tuam Celtic last month. The girls met Sligo’s Ballymote in the semi-final.