Dermot Crowe

Nickie Quaid — 7 Didn't have a shot to save. The usual good return on puck-outs and closed off a fine year with probably his least busy outing.

Conor Loftus has been named in the Mayo team to play Kerry in Sunday’s All-Ireland football final, the only change from the side which defeated Louth in the semi-final two weeks ago.

For perhaps the first time in recent memory, Mayo approach an All-Ireland final with their hopes fuelled not by midfield dominance, defensive resilience or an ability to outwork opponents, but by the exciting potential of an inside forward line.

Senior GAA Journalist Jack Livingstone 7

The GAA has reaffirmed its commitment to major sponsor Allianz following weekend meetings of the Central Council and the Management Committee, where delegates “overwhelmingly” backed the continuation of the partnership.

How can anyone resist the temptation to write about Mayo, seven days on, even if there is precious little to say that hasn't already been said?

If you want to understand how far ladies football has travelled, it might be useful to recall a controversy that preceded Galway's first and only All-Ireland senior title in 2004.

How can anyone resist the temptation to write about Mayo, seven days on, even if there is precious little to say that hasn’t already been said?

The final seconds of Galway’s long wait to reclaim the Brendan Martin Cup were filled with tension and dread, hanging on a refereeing call. Speaking later, their manager, Daniel Moynihan, seemed unperturbed, feeling the call was always going his side’s way.

The final seconds of Galway's long wait to reclaim the Brendan Martin Cup were filled with tension and dread, hanging on a refereeing call.