Mayo secured their first TG4 Connacht Senior Championship title since 2016 as they ended Galway's hopes of five provincial crowns in a row.Michael Moyles’ side produced a superb second half performance as they outscored Galway 2-06 to 1-1 in the final period.Goals from Tamara O’Connor, Rachel Kearns and Sinead Walsh helped Mayo secure top honours as Danielle Caldwell starred.
Mayo kicked 1-04 without reply from the 43rd to the 52nd minutes in what was the defining period of the game.The opening stages saw Mayo start in whirlwind fashion.
They kicked 1-03 without reply in the opening six minutes, with Tamara O’Connor palming to the net as she finished off a flowing team move.Galway were struggling from their own kickout in the early stages but when they beat the Mayo press, Tracey Leonard kicked a settling score.
Mayo looked razor sharp up front as Lisa Cafferky helped Mayo in to a five-point lead after 11 minutes.Galway then showed impressive composure as they slotted 1-4 without reply.