GAA Round up: Wins for Mayo and Galway in All-Ireland series

The new round robin All-Ireland series got underway today, as Mayo made a big statement with victory over Kerry in Killarney, while Galway had to dig deep to hold on against Tyrone.

Mayo put in a hugely impressive display to defeat All-Ireland champions Kerry in the first round of the All-Ireland series at Fitzgerald stadium with a five point win.

Kevin McStay's side got off to a lightning fast start, and would have had an early goal if it wasn't for some fine saves from Kerry's Shane Ryan, as the sides were level at 0-3 each after 15 minutes.

Mayo were the quicker and more clinical of the sides, scoring the next four points to lead 0-7 to 0-3 in the 24th minute, with James Carr, Ryan O'Donoghue and Aidan O'Shea crucial to their attack.

Scores from O'Donoghue and Carr have Mayo a 0-12 to 0-7 lead at the interval, with Kerry well below par.

Kerry sowed signs of improvement with scores from David Clifford, Paul Geaney and Seán O'Shea making it a three point game in the 50th minute, but Mayo were able to keep the scoreboard ticking in an impressive attacking display.

They finally got the goal they deserved thanks to a well taken finish from Eoghan McLaughlin in the 60th minute. Further scores from Paddy Durcan and Matthew Ruane made sure of the victory as Mayo make a big statement.

Galway got their All-Ireland series off to a winning start as they defeated Tyrone by three points in Salthill.

In a tight first half, it was Galway who got off to the stronger start, with Shane Walsh among the scorers as they led 0-5 to 0-3 after 15 minutes.

Tyrone were reduced to 14 men after Frank Burns was sent off in the 19th minute, while goalkeeper Niall Morgan was black carded in the 25th minute.

Galway were able to make the most of their