MAYO’S ALL-IRELAND-WINNING MANAGER Andy Moran made a huge contribution to his club Ballaghaderreen today, as he came off the bench to help them avoid relegation.
Ballaghaderreen defeated Balla 1-13 to 0-14 in the relegation final to preserve their senior status, with Moran coming on in the 15th minute of the second half.
He helped himself to two points before setting up the decisive goal which powered them to victory. Ballaghaderreen, who were trailing 0-13 to 0-8 late in the game, were down by one point with time almost up.
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Moran took a quick free to supply the pass into Conor Moriarty who applied the finish to raise the vital green flag.
That proved to be the final score of the game as Ballaghaderreen survived to stay in the top tier for 2027. The result caps a memorable season for Moran who helped Mayo end a 75-year famine to land the Sam Maguire after a thrilling All-Ireland final against Kerry.
Mayo GAA SFC Relegation Final Ballaghaderreen 1:13 (16) Balla 0:14 (14) Ballaghaderreen lead by 2 Full Time Thank God for that!!!!
Elsewhere, in Down, Kilcoo have lost a knock-out match for just the second time since 2021 after a 4-16 to 1-20 defeat to Burren. A final awaits with Clonduff after they beat Carryduff on Friday night, 2-14 to 1-13.
In the Kilkenny SHC, Tullaroan beat 2024 All-Ireland finalists O’Loughlin Gaels in a thrilling quarter-final.
Mossy Keoghan’s ninth-minute goal gave Tullaroan early momentum, and Ciallin Brennan raised a green flag in injury time to seal a 2-20 to 1-19 win.
Ballyhale Shamrocks also advanced to the last four with a 1-20 to 0-18 win over Glenmore.
Bennetsbridge beat Graigue-Ballycallan on Saturday, while Thomastown got the better of Clara.
In Tipperary, Moycarkey Borris reached the SHC final for the first time since 1985. The conquerors of Kiladangan in the quarter-final beat JK Brackens in the semi, 2-19 to 0-23, with a late burst of 1-4 proving key.
In the Galway SFC, Rob Finnerty scored a hat-trick for Salthill Knocknacarra as they beat Oughterrard comprehensively, 3-21 to 1-14, to set up a Galway SFC semi-final with Corofin.
Champions Maigh Cuilinn also had an empathic win, beating Mountbellew-Moylough, 3-25 to 0-13.
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All-Ireland-winning manager Andy Moran comes off the bench to help club avoid relegation
MAYO’S ALL-IRELAND-WINNING MANAGER Andy Moran made a huge contribution to his club Ballaghaderreen today, as he came off the bench to help them avoid relegation.
Ballaghaderreen defeated Balla 1-13 to 0-14 in the relegation final to preserve their senior status, with Moran coming on in the 15th minute of the second half.
He helped himself to two points before setting up the decisive goal which powered them to victory. Ballaghaderreen, who were trailing 0-13 to 0-8 late in the game, were down by one point with time almost up.
Moran took a quick free to supply the pass into Conor Moriarty who applied the finish to raise the vital green flag.
That proved to be the final score of the game as Ballaghaderreen survived to stay in the top tier for 2027. The result caps a memorable season for Moran who helped Mayo end a 75-year famine to land the Sam Maguire after a thrilling All-Ireland final against Kerry.
Elsewhere, in Down, Kilcoo have lost a knock-out match for just the second time since 2021 after a 4-16 to 1-20 defeat to Burren. A final awaits with Clonduff after they beat Carryduff on Friday night, 2-14 to 1-13.
In the Kilkenny SHC, Tullaroan beat 2024 All-Ireland finalists O’Loughlin Gaels in a thrilling quarter-final.
Mossy Keoghan’s ninth-minute goal gave Tullaroan early momentum, and Ciallin Brennan raised a green flag in injury time to seal a 2-20 to 1-19 win.
Ballyhale Shamrocks also advanced to the last four with a 1-20 to 0-18 win over Glenmore.
Bennetsbridge beat Graigue-Ballycallan on Saturday, while Thomastown got the better of Clara.
In Tipperary, Moycarkey Borris reached the SHC final for the first time since 1985. The conquerors of Kiladangan in the quarter-final beat JK Brackens in the semi, 2-19 to 0-23, with a late burst of 1-4 proving key.
In the Galway SFC, Rob Finnerty scored a hat-trick for Salthill Knocknacarra as they beat Oughterrard comprehensively, 3-21 to 1-14, to set up a Galway SFC semi-final with Corofin.
Champions Maigh Cuilinn also had an empathic win, beating Mountbellew-Moylough, 3-25 to 0-13.
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