What does the table look like now please?

It looks grand, James!

Here's the GAA League Tables version, showing the position after Round 6: https://x.com/GAALeagueTables/status/1901319414420799990/photo/1

So essentially if we draw or beat Donegal , regardless of Tyrone or Armagh winning, we're good..

Thanks Willie Joe

I couldn't get to Derry was in Kiltimagh for the parade Your brother was in the parade WJ

We're now 6/4 reach the final
9/2 to win it
66/1 to be relegated.

Bar a poor 15 minute spell against Galway its been an OK league for us.

A decent performance today. Hopefully there are no injuries. Mcbrien didn't look to be moving freely when substituted.
Great to see Mattie back close to his best. Hession going well also.

Who are. Mayo playing next

Donegal next weekend, in Castlebar

Correct Regina, so the Donegal game next Sunday has huge importance. Lose ,most likely relegated ,draw we safe, win we could be in final. All 4 final games will have a lot at stake to decide which 2 of five teams(Donegal, Galway, Dublin, Mayo or Kerry) reach final and which one of 4 (Kerry,Mayo,Tyrone,or Armagh)join Derry in being relegated. Both possibilites relegation or promotion are there for Kerry and Mayo. Beating Donegal not an easy task but we have to get something from that game or we realistically most likely gone down. Armagh odds on to beat Relegated Derry and youd fancy Tyrone at home agaibst the Dubs when they know a win could keep them up. Whod have thought 7 points could be relegated

I wonder what is Cora Staunton writing in her journal on league Sunday

I see under 20 panel on twitter . What happened to Ronan Clarke and no maheady either , they were two very good players as minors .

Mayo won All Ireland minor title in 1985, there are connections playing for St Colmans tomorrow in the Hogan Cup final, could this be some kind of Omen? Anybody know anything about the St Maghera team ?

Don’t won’t to spoil the omen but there were connections from 85 minors to 89 seniors too but we still didn’t beat cork in 89 .

Good luck to Coleman’s , will head in to give a cheer tomorrow .

Can Tyrone equal us if we have beaten them?

Willie Joe, I'm great friends with the man who wrote the email, please don't remove this. Nathan Guilfoyle of the Connacht / western/ mayo news, primary school teacher by trade, wrote this in the run-up for st colmans tomorrow.
There’s a hard-to-describe feeling in Claremorris and the surrounding areas this week as St. Colman’s prepare for their first Hogan Cup final since 1981. It’s not just excitement—it’s something deeper. There’s a quiet pride in what this team has achieved, and a sense of appreciation for the way they’ve carried themselves along the way.

It’s rare for a school team to bring so many people together, but this group has done just that. St. Colman’s has always meant a lot to the people who passed through its doors, whether they played football or not. You can see that in the way this run has captured attention—not just from those who live and breathe the game, but from people who simply have great memories of their time in the school.

My own father, for example, has no real interest in football, but he still talks about the 1977 Hogan Cup-winning team as if it happened yesterday. There are plenty of others like him—people who might not follow the sport closely but still feel that connection to the school. Now, 47 years later, another group of players has the chance to bring the Hogan Cup back to Claremorris.

Every successful team needs leaders, and this squad has plenty. Joint captains Rio Mortimer and Darragh Beirne have been standouts all season, bringing both quality and composure to the team. Both are part of the Mayo U20 panel, and their experience has been invaluable in helping the team navigate the challenges that come with a run to an All-Ireland final.

On the sideline, Eoghan Collins and Enda Campbell have guided the squad superbly, ensuring they are well-prepared for every challenge. They know what it means to represent St. Colman’s, and they’ve instilled that pride in the players.

Football has always been central to life in St. Colman’s. The school has a strong tradition of producing talented teams, and winning at Connacht level is almost expected. But getting to an All-Ireland final is different—it’s rare, and when it happens, it’s a huge moment for both the school and the wider community.

When I first started in Colman’s, my father told me to find the picture of the 1977 team on the wall. They were the last team to win the Hogan Cup for the school, and for nearly five decades, their achievement has been remembered. For the first time since 1981, another St. Colman’s team has the chance to add to that history.

For many past pupils, moments from school football stay with them long after they’ve left. One of mine is Conor Diskin leading the team to an Aonghus Murphy Cup title in 2017. The whole school was packed into the lunchroom, banging on the tables, waiting for him to walk in with the cup. And when he finally did, holding it high in the air, the place erupted.

Now, this team has the chance to create a moment just like that.

You can feel the support everywhere you go. Red and white flags hang from houses, shopfronts, and street poles. People are talking about the game in town, in school, and in workplaces. There’s no fuss about it—it’s just something that keeps coming up naturally in conversation.

That support hasn’t gone unnoticed by the players. Davitts and St. Colman’s man Ciaran Treacy summed it up well when he spoke about what it means to the squad:

“It’s an incredible achievement to reach the final, and we’re excited to represent our school and our community. We know the work isn’t done yet, and we’re excited by the opportunity to bring the Hogan Cup back to Claremorris.”

Regardless of what happens on Monday, this group has already left its mark on the school.

They are a credit to their families, their coaches, and their school. Their conduct, both on and off the pitch, has stood out throughout the campaign, and that reflects well on principal Roy Hession and the values of St. Colman’s as a whole.

Of course, the biggest test still lies ahead. St. Pat’s Maghera are one of the most successful schools in Hogan Cup history, and they won’t be fazed by the occasion. They’ve produced top-class footballers for years, and they know how to get the job done at this level.

But this St. Colman’s team has proven they belong here. They’ve come through tough games, responded under pressure, and shown resilience when it was needed. They won’t be overawed by the opposition or the venue.

At the end of the day, this is a school team. These lads will be back in class next week, regardless of the result. There’s no expectation on them to do anything other than play the way they have all year and enjoy the experience.

Reaching a Hogan Cup final is an achievement in itself. So many strong teams have come through St. Colman’s without getting this far, and this group has now put itself among the best in the school’s history.

They’ve already done their school and town proud. If they can take one last step, it’ll be a day they’ll never forget.

WJ Mayo fever is very bad!! Delighted with the result ?

@Sean Burke To add another name to the list, I’m surprised Liam Moloney from Kilcommon not in the mix given he was a playing sub last season. David Slattery too was a starter last year, still u20 surely if he was u18 for Claremorris in 2023?

It’s the second season in a row I’m really disappointed not to see those lads mentioned above not progressing with the county

Sean Burke. No Kobe either, strange one

@ Sean…the Mayo attack without Clarke and Maheady is weaker for sure. My understanding is Clarke is injured.

Thanks blonde

Ronan Clarke has been playing the last couple of weeks for Moy Davitts beating Ballaghaderreen last weekend and Ballyhaunis yesterday. He scored 6 point against Ballaghaderren they was a match report in the Western people last week. Jamie Clarke and Conor Ryder also playing both U19 players

This is the second year Maheady he has been left out when he was in as a 18 year old. No Liam Maloney Lorcan Silke and Rory Conway who has a fabulous season for Ballcroy in the junior championship. Also surprises that there is only one Castlebar player in the panel. Shane Cunningham Calum Filan Brendan Gaughan

Kobe is very young and might be trying another sport for all we know . That’s the best way I can think of putting it without getting put on the naughty step .

Other lads might not want to commit either , others might not be wanted . Some discussions not fit for online either .

Still a very decent panel , Coleman’s lads will hardly be involved Wednesday? Challenge games seemed a mixed bag according to feedback rumours . Don’t think I’d be as expectant as I was a few months ago ,might be more advanced s&c work done in counties like Tyrone /Derry / Galway /kildare and I’d expect them to be a bit ahead of the curve . Hope I’m wrong but 2/1 Galway to win Connacht seems the value .

There's some very obvious reasons some are omitted.

I doubt Peadar Gardiner will be picking up James Maheady on his bicycle any time soon.

They did cast a wider net this time, we should be able to complete at midfield this time with the midfielders that have been call up, a lot of players that wasn’t involve at u17 level are now included. I count at least 6 0f those. Gordetskyy and Coggin had a good season for Crossmolina. Gordetskyy is built like a brick shitehouse. Jude Clarke Balla Seamus Howard Belmullet Darragh Staunton Knockmore and Darragh Slattery Kilmeena.

It does look a more physical panel than recent years in terms of both height and also physical strength in contact.
The defenders, there's quite a few of those players are pretty strong.

@Mayomessi: Hugh O'Loughlin among those likely seeing their first county minutes too. Had a really impressive year around the middle 1/3rd for UL Freshers (& for Kilmaine before that).

ThuDhoNim, you are correct forgot about him, he is vice captain. He ending up playing midfield for UL Freshers with Colm Mchale and Senan Guilfoyle. Lorcan Silke was playing at CHB for DCU Fresher Div 1 winning team, but didnt play in the final because of injury. Darragh Hoban from Westport was also on that team.
This management team need a winning season, forget about last year. I hope they turn it around as this team was a talent as bunch as Mayo had in a while. With the new rules Midfield is of most importance and it looks like with have a some player to pick from.