Seán McGoey

The scale of the sacrifice made by Mayo’s players became apparent in the immediate aftermath of their historic All-Ireland final victory over Kerry. Andy Moran namechecked several members of the squad who had packed up their lives in Dublin and returned to Mayo, making it easier to commit fully to the county’s pursuit of a first Sam Maguire since 1951.

Shane O’Brien is set to line out for the University of Limerick in next season’s Fitzgibbon Cup after making the switch from Fitzgibbon rivals Mary Immaculate College. The Kilmallock forward spent four years studying for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography and Religion at Mary I between 2022 and 2026. He will now embark on a master’s degree in Business Management at UL, making him eligible to represent the reigning Fitzgibbon Cup champions. The move was first reported by The Irish News.

The intercounty season may be over, but the GAA calendar is getting to its busiest point as club championships continue across the country this weekend. Clubber will once again carry an extensive schedule, while the county-specific services operated by StreamSport offer live action from Galway, Clare and Donegal. Cavstream also has several enticing fixtures from the second round of the Cavan Senior Football Championship.