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The Irish Sun
02-07-2025
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- The Irish Sun
‘One happy girl' – Mayo GAA star gets engaged to stunning partner while on sun-kissed holiday
MAYO midfielder Matthew Ruane popped the question to partner Moya Mannion while holidaying in Majorca, Spain. The happy couple got engaged on Sunday with them announcing their news in a 3 It was simply captioned with the date of their engagement Credit: @moyamannion and @matthewruane9 3 The holiday hotspot provided the perfect backdrop for their dream moment Credit: @moyamannion and @matthewruane9 3 Moya captioned this follow-up snap 'One happy girl' Credit: @moyamannion Several of Ruane's past and present inter-county teammates were among their many well-wishers. Former Aidan O'Shea, who's long soldiered alongside Ruane in the middle of the park, added: "Greats News!! Massive congrats to you both" Lee Keegan and Diarmuid O'Connor also passed on their best as did Galway full-forward Damien Comer, Limerick hurler Dan Morrissey and Read More On GAA Love has been in the air for Mayo footballers lately as only last week Mayo captain Paddy Durcan That was a double celebration in their case as it was also their first night in their new house. Alannah reflected afterwards: "What a way to top off our first night in our new home. Here's to forever with my best friend." The 2025 inter-county campaign saw Durcan, 30, make his long-awaited return after Most read in GAA Football While his return to the pitch was a welcome boost to their on-pitch fortunes, it wound up being another frustrating Championship for the Green and Red. After putting themselves in a hole by 'Lots of fight' - RTE GAA pundits react to Sean O'Shea's 'very interesting' interview after Kerry dethrone Armagh However, in a cruel twist of fate even by the standards of Mayo football over the past decade or so, they conceded a winning point with the last kick of the game. And the off-season in Mayo never passes without some sort of circus. The debrief after their fruitless 2023 and 2024 campaigns saw in-depth reviews go on for months, much to the frustration of their demanding supporters. The most worrying aspect of their season was of course that Kevin McStay suffered a health scare in May which Last week also saw The cold nature of the statement has been widely derided with SunSport's Graham Geraghty
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
GAA All-Star marks ‘first night in our new home' by getting engaged as couple have two reasons to celebrate
MAYO captain Paddy Durcan and partner Alannah McBrien toasted their first night in their new house by getting engaged. On Tuesday Alannah shared several sweet photos on Advertisement 4 Paddy and Alannah had just moved into their new home Credit: @lannymcbrien and @paddy_durcan 4 The half-back immediately popped the question Credit: @lannymcbrien and @paddy_durcan 4 He had adorned the place with romantic balloons upon their arrival Credit: @lannymcbrien and @paddy_durcan 4 The Castlebar Mitchels ace earned an All-Star in 2019 She reflected: "What a way to top off our first night in our new home. Here's to forever with my best friend." Several of Durcan's past and present inter-county teammates were among the many well-wishers in the comments section. On a similarly joyous note, 2016 Footballer of the Year Lee Keegan added: "Class news!" Advertisement Read More On GAA Rob Hennelly and Diarmuid O'Connor were among the other Mayo legends to react to the post with rival Galway stars Shane Walsh and Damien Comer also expressing their delight. The 2025 inter-county campaign saw Durcan, 30, make his long-awaited return after While his return to the pitch was a welcome boost to their on-pitch fortunes, it wound up being another frustrating Championship for the Green and Red. After putting themselves in a hole by Advertisement Most read in GAA Football Comment Exclusive However, in a cruel twist of fate even by the standards of Mayo football over the past decade or so, And the off-season in Mayo never passes without some sort of circus. Tomas O'Se calls out GAA's mid-season rule change but fellow Sunday Game pundit disagrees The debrief after their fruitless 2023 and 2024 campaigns saw in-depth reviews go on for months, much to the frustration of their demanding supporters. The most worrying aspect of their season was of course that Kevin McStay suffered a health scare in May which Advertisement It means the county are It remains to be seen if McStay will remain on for a fourth campaign after coach and former boss Stephen Rochford temporarily took the reins last month. Rochford led them to the 2016 and 2017 All-Ireland finals where they agonisingly fell short against Dublin. Still, the Crossmolina clubman got a tune from them this term as they stunned Tyrone in the second round before their one-point loss to Donegal saw them finish bottom of Group 1. Advertisement He may be sick of the torment that comes with the job and there are questions over some stars' futures. January seems like a million miles away, but amid another sunny spell across the country, the dark clouds are again on the horizon in Mayo.
The Irish Sun
09-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Late Meath comeback rescues point against Armagh as Kerry and Galway produce convincing wins on opening weekend
KERRY manager Mark Bourke praised his side's second-half display in their 0-13 to 1-4 defeat of MAYO. The Green and Red trailed the Advertisement 2 Aoibhín Cleary was player of the match for Meath against Armagh 2 Last year's champions started the campaign with winning ways But the Kingdom stormed clear following a clear-the-air session. Bourke said: 'We had a frank discussion about things at half-time. 'They had a look at themselves. We did much better in the second half.' Mayo only scored one point after the restart and boss Liam McHale said: 'We would have expected to score five or six points in the second half.' Advertisement Read more on GAA Connacht champions GALWAY began their campaign with a comfortable 1-13 to 0-7 victory over TIPPERARY. Tribe boss Daniel Moynihan said: 'The work rate, the drive, the pressure we put on Tipperary, was exceptional.' MEATH came from four points down with three minutes to go to draw 3-8 to 2-11 with ARMAGH in Navan. Royals captain Aoibhín Cleary said: 'We kept fighting until the end, which was great. Advertisement Most read in GAA Football 'It was great to come back to get that draw after Armagh had been leading for the majority of the second half.' RTE GAA pundits argue over who started halftime row as Cork eventually topple Limerick in Munster epic final
The 42
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Mayo manager Kevin McStay to step back from role
MAYO MANAGER Kevin McStay is stepping back from his role for the 'immediate future'. A press release issued this evening confirmed that the 63-year-old will not be involved in intercounty football 'for the immediate future to deal with some personal health issues'. According to The Irish Examiner, McStay suffered a 'medical episode' at a training session on Saturday and was being monitored in hospital. Advertisement McStay said this evening: 'Mayo GAA Board and I are in strong agreement that current Assistant Manager / Head Coach Stephen Rochford will lead our preparations for upcoming games. 'We are blessed to have a man of Stephen's calibre and, as a valued member of the management team for the past three seasons, he ensures continuity. 'While I will not be on the training field or the sideline on match day, I will be with management and players in spirit every step of the way.' Seamus Tuohy, Chairperson of Mayo GAA, added: 'We extend our best wishes to Kevin and thank him for all his work to date. 'We look forward to him returning to the role as soon as it is practical for him to do so. We also stand fully behind Stephen and everyone involved in the set-up.' Mayo said that they would not be making any further comments at present. McStay has worked in the role since his appointment in August 2022, winning the National League in his first year in charge. Rochford previously served as Mayo manager between 2015 and 2018, guiding the team to an All-Ireland runners-up medal in his first season at the helm. Having lost their opening All-Ireland group match to Cavan, Mayo next face Tyrone in Omagh on Saturday before their final fixture against Donegal on 14 June.
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Mayo survive Roscommon goal-fest in cracking U20 final to end seven-year Connacht title wait
MAYO claim first Connacht U20 title in seven years after a thrilling win over Roscommon . After 20 minutes of dominant, powerful football, Peadar Gardiner's 2 Mayo captain John MacMonagle lifts the cup after his side's victory in the Connacht GAA Football U20 Championship final over Roscommon at Tuam Stadium 2 Mayo ended their seven-year wait after a cracking clash in Tuam Darragh Beirne and Tom Lydon were piling on the scores, and Seamus Howard capped a sweeping move with a well-worked goal. Roscommon were in disarray. But momentum suddenly shifted. Rory Carthy landed a two-pointer, and moments later, after Roscommon won the next kickout, he gathered a pass from John Curran, swivelled, and rifled a low shot past Conor Meaney. Tuam Stadium now had a classic on its hands. John McGuinness then scored two stunning solo goals before half-time, though Beirne's composed finish from Cathal Keaveney's precise ball kept Mayo in front. Only a missed two-point effort from Carthy in the final action of the half kept READ MORE ON GAA In the second half, Cian Smith's spirited Roscommon side showed exactly why they had edged past Galway and others to reach the final. Eoin Collins and Niall Heneghan steadied the ship in midfield, while Tommy Morris marshalled the defence impressively as the sides traded scores. When Robert Heneghan fisted in a goal on 51 minutes to level it at 2-13 to 4-7, the comeback was complete and the smash-and-grab was on. But Mayo found another gear. Hugh O'Loughlin and Colm McHale kicked vital points, and Beirne brought his tally to 1-3 with a fine effort from a tight angle. All that was left was to hold firm. Most read in GAA Football Roscommon did find the net a fifth time, but Rúairí Kilcline's effort was disallowed for a square ball infringement. With that, Mayo had sealed their first Connacht title since 2017. MAYO 2-17 (2-0-17) ROSCOMMON 4-8 (4-1-6) Oisin McConville urges GAA to ditch big rule change mid-season after controversial ending to Championship clash Scorers: Mayo: D Beirne 1-3 (0-2f), T Lydon 0-5 (0-2f), S Howard 1-0, C McHale 0-3, N Hurley 0-2, H O'Loughlin 0-2, O Cronin 0-1. Roscommon: J McGuinness 2-0, R Carthy 1-4 (1-0 tpf, 0-2f), R Heneghan 1-0, B Greene 0-2 (0-1m), C Grogan, J Curran 0-1 each. Mayo: C Meaney; R Mortimer, P Gilmore, E McGreal; C Lynch, J McMonagle, C McHale; O Armstrong, S Howard; O Cronin, C Keaveney, H O'Loughlin; D Beirne, N Hurley, T Lydon. Subs: Y Coghill for McGreal (19), D Neary for Cronin (42), D Duffy for Lynch (44), L Feeney for Armstrong (52), D Butler for Gilmore (62). Roscommon: P Gaynor; C Campbell, T Morris, K Kelly; C Grogan, E Carthy, C Kelly; N Heneghan, D Higgins; E Collins, R Heneghan, J McGuinness; R Carthy, J Curran, R Dowling. Subs: B Greene for Kelly (22), C McKeon for Dowling (47), C O'Reilly for Higgins (52), R Kilcline for R Heneghan (55). Referee: Thomas Murphy (Galway)
