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RTÉ News
6 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Jim McGuinness hails 'ruthless' Donegal after Mayo win
Jim McGuiness praised the ruthless manner with which his team achieved their one-point win over Mayo this afternoon and declared that his team are exactly where they want to be. The Ulster champions ended up second in Group 1, with a better scoring difference that Tyrone, but finishing behind them owing to their defeat in round one. It means they'll go into tomorrow's draw on RTÉ's Morning Ireland knowing they're guaranteed a home preliminary quarter-final next weekend, with the process designed to avoid repeat pairings. As such, they'll face Cork, Connacht champions Galway or Leinster Kings Louth. A draw would have given them the exact same situation today owing to their superior scoring difference to Mayo. 'They were ruthless and went for the jugular' Jim McGuinness was delighted to see Donegal get the victory against Mayo 📺 @RTE2 & @RTEplayer 📱 Updates - #RTEGAA — The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) June 15, 2025 But they didn't settle for a share of the spoils, with Ciaran Moore kicking the winner after the hooter, and after Fergal Boland appeared to have saved the Green and Red's summer. "The manner of it, the way we responded every time there was a bit of adversity there - particularly to the goal", was Jim McGuinness's answer when he was asked what had most pleased him. "At the end they were a wee bit ruthless and went for the jugular and finished it off. "All these teams are top teams. It's hard for Mayo, out of the championship and that's the reality. They have a lot of size, a lot of quality and a lot of conditioning there and they ask a lot of questions of you. "We're delighted, that was a big, big game and a physical game and we're delighted to get through. "We're where we want to be, that's the bottom line. We've just won a game and we play next weekend again. We want to go and try and win that game and be in the game after that as well. "That's when we'll get a breather. We did that at the start of the National League. We played five weeks in a row so that's not an issue. We'll focus on recovery now and get them back on the pitch during the week and see how we go." 'The league table doesn't lie' Stephen Rochford was gutted to see Mayo exit the championship at the death against Donegal 📺 @RTE2 & @RTEplayer 📱 Updates - #RTEGAA — The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) June 15, 2025 For Stephen Rochford, the interim Mayo manager owing to Kevin McStay's illness, there was no hiding the disappointment of the way they went out They had battled back from a half-time deficit of three points, but ultimately their day one defeat to Cavan came back to haunt them. They finished with a +32 better scoring difference than the Breffni, but went out on the head-to-head rule. But Rochford wasn't making any excuses. "When you play a league format, you get what you deserve," he told RTÉ Sport afterwards. "Over the course of the three games, the league table doesn't lie. "We would have been disappointed with the first half. We didn't get to the pitch of it the way we would have hoped. Much better in the second half, much crisper, brought the game to Donegal. "Two good teams going at it and you were never going to get a full 70 minutes. Donegal will be happy with their full 70 minutes but we will reflect back on a more consistent approach may have given us something different. "When it comes to the last kick out, the ball breaks to us or Ciarán Moore takes off. Maybe it comes down to we're then searching for a winning score - it's tight. "We feel we're competitive and we can challenge with the best teams. Donegal are a number of people's favourite for the All-Ireland so it comes down to a kick of a ball." Along with Clare, Derry and fellow Connacht outfit Roscommon, Mayo failed to get out of the All-Ireland group stages. It brings to an end a frustrating year in which they reached the Division 1 final of the National League, before making it to the Connacht decider - but lost both. A medical episode saw Kevin McStay step back from managing the team after the Cavan defeat and the future remains unclear on the west coast. "It's mid-June and we're out of the championship, it's very, very disappointing," Rochford acknowledged. "Kevin McStay is still the manager of the Mayo team. I was standing in on an interim basis. Our season comes to an end and we'll review the year as appropriate." "People always look to see if that's the finality of some players I think everybody, going into that last minute or two, was giving their all. "There has been a number of young players that have come into it but that's just the way that team group evolves. Over time, you need to bring in those new players."
Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship: Mayo crash out of race for Sam after dramatic defeat to Donegal
Live | Today at 08:30 There's a bumper day of action as the group phase of the All-Ireland SFC reaches its conclusion. You can follow all the action as it happens from around the grounds in our liveblog below. 2 minutes ago Watch the late drama unfolding here. The Sunday Game on Twitter / X What drama! Donegal break Mayo hearts after the hooter - Cavan come third, the Green and Red are finished for 2025📺 @RTE2 & @RTEplayer📱 Updates - #RTEGAA The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) June 15, 2025 8 minutes ago But Ciaran Moore kicks the winner after the buzzer, and Mayo are out of the championship Cruel ending for Mayo. Fergal Boland looked to have saved them when a draw would have been enough. But Ciaran Moore collected the last kick-out and glided through at pace to clip the winner. Cavan go through ahead of Mayo on the head-to-head rule. 8 minutes ago Outrageous score from Fergal Boland into the breeze off the outside of the boot to level us up 10 minutes ago Ryan O'Donoghue cuts the lead back to one with a close-range free as Donegal survive a goal-mouth scramble 12 minutes ago Incredible block by Colm Reape A bomb of a kick-out from Shaun Patton cuts the Mayo defence open with Reape out of position. But the goalie showed some speed to get back and deny McBrearty from point blank range. Murphy nails the 45, increasing Donegal's lead to two. 67 minutes on the clock, with Mayo running out of time. 13 minutes ago Jordan Flynn makes it a one-point game with a fine score after a good pass from Darren McHale. 21 minutes ago Donegal go two clear after a Shane O'Donnell point 22 minutes ago Murphy kicks Donegal in front with a floater from 40 yards McBrearty comes on for Ryan McHugh. 24 minutes ago Daire Ó Baoill levels it up with a huge two-pointer McCole is fit to continue. 27 minutes ago GOAL FOR MAYO! Michael Murphy coughs up possession in midfield and Jordan Flynn sets up a quick counter. Aidan O'Shea gives a brilliant first-time flick-pass to Jack Carney who squares it to David McBrien whose dribbly finish goes in off the post. Big stoppage in the aftermath with Brendan McCole having ran straight into the post in his attempts to keep the ball out. The Sunday Game on Twitter / X This could be a massive moment in Mayo's year - David McBrien with the goal against Donegal📺 @RTE2 & @RTEplayer📱 Updates - #RTEGAA The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) June 15, 2025 30 minutes ago Daire Ó Baoill and Jason McGee on for Hugh McFadden and Gallen. 31 minutes ago Goal chance goes abegging for Mayo Michael Langan was dispossessed in midfield by Aidan O'Shea but Jack Carney's shot was saved easily by Patton. Darren McHale cuts the gap back to one with a point from the next attack. 35 minutes ago Donegal breach the three up rule and Ryan O'Donoghue taps it over, cutting the gap back to two. 36 minutes ago Ciaran Moore with Donegal's second in a row, running down the middle of the Mayo defence with no-one coming to meet him. 37 minutes ago Live Blog Software
Irish Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
What time, TV channel is Down v Monaghan on today in All-Ireland Championship?
The equation is simple here. The winner goes straight through to the All-Ireland quarter-finals and the loser has a home preliminary quarter-final next weekend. Down are the highest scorers in the group stages to date and Monaghan are fourth highest. Admittedly they got the best group, but anything other than a shoot out here would be a surprise. Conor McCarthy's form, Rory Beggan's importance and Jack McCarron's scoring - starting or as an impact sub - might give a pacey Monaghan side the edge, but as favouites and with the pressure on to win, this one will really test their mentality. Where is the game being played? The game is being played at the Athletic Grounds, Armagh City What time is throw-in? Throw in is at 2pm. Can I watch the game on TV? Yes, the game is LIVE on RTE 2. Is the game being streamed online? Yes, the game will be live streamed on the RTE Player Betting Odds: Down: 13/5 Draw: 15/2 Monaghan : 2/5
Irish Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
What time, TV channel is Mayo v Donegal on today in All-Ireland Championship?
The game of the day. A draw would see both sides qualify and it would be no major surprise. If Mayo lose, they'll bow out - unless Cavan shock Tyrone. But tantalisingly, if they win, they'll top the group - provided Tyrone beat Cavan. The Mayo hordes should be back for this one with the Roscommon venue suiting them. It's stacked up against Donegal, who are unlikely to top the group and will now have to play 11 games of they're to win the All-Ireland. Aidan O'Shea was inspirational in Mayo's win over Tyrone. Brendan McCole will probably tackle Ryan O'Donoghue. Donegal are the better side, but Mayo certainly have it in the locker to win this one with their season on the line. A draw would see both sides go through. Even if Donegal lose they'll stay alive, provided Tyrone defeat Cavan. Where is the game being played? The game is being played at Dr. Hyde Park, Roscommon Town. What time is throw-in? Throw in is at 4pm. Can I watch the game on TV? Yes, the game is on RTE 2. Is the game being streamed online? Yes, the game will be live streamed on the RTE Player Betting Odds: Donegal: 4/11 Draw: 7/1 Mayo: 11/4
Irish Daily Mirror
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
What time and TV channel is Kildare v Offaly on today in the Tailteann Cup?
Third time's a charm, Kildare will hope, after losing twice to Offaly already in the League this year. Kildare have done all that's been asked of them in the group stages but Offaly have looked flat lately as injuries and working off a small base of players appears to be catching up with them. Kildare to push on. Verdict: Offaly Where is the game being played? The game is being played at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge. What time is throw-in? Throw in is at 6.30pm. Can I watch the game on TV? The game is not live on TV though there will be highlights on The Sunday Game which starts at 9.30pm on RTE 2 this evening. Is the game being streamed online? No, the game will not be streamed live. Betting Odds: Kildare: 1/2 Draw: 15/2 Offaly: 11/5
