{"id":629678,"date":"2026-08-10T06:33:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/629678\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T06:33:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:33:33","slug":"ridiculous-scores-from-mayo-stars-lead-breaffy-to-championship-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/629678\/","title":{"rendered":"Ridiculous Scores From Mayo Stars Lead Breaffy To Championship Win"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two weeks on from their historic All-Ireland final triumph over Kerry and the partying that followed, there was a return to normality for the Mayo<\/a> players this weekend with the start of the county’s club championships.<\/p>\n

There has already been some big results in the senior grade, with three in-a-row winners Ballina Stephenites suffering a shock defeat to Garrymore in their championship opener. 2025 semi-finalists Crossmolina would manage to overcome Ballintubber, while All-Ireland hero Ryan O’Donoghue would lead Belmullet to a dramatic comeback win<\/a> over Knockmore.<\/p>\n

The action continued on Sunday afternoon, with Breaffy taking on Ballaghaderreen. The former would emerge victorious, helped to the win by some incredible exploits from a couple of Mayo stars.<\/p>\n

Mayo stars lead Breaffy to championship win<\/strong><\/p>\n

Breaffy would comfortably win this championship clash, having ten points to spare as they beat Ballaghaderreen on a scoreline of 0-22 to 0-12.<\/p>\n

All-Ireland winners Jack Livingstone, Aidan O’Shea, and Matthew Ruane all started the game for Breaffy, with the former pair coming up with a couple of moments of genius.<\/p>\n

Having made some wonderful saves for Mayo throughout this year’s championship, goalkeeper Livingstone would show his quality at the other end of the pitch in this game with a wonderful long range score.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f “HE’S GOT IT!”<\/p>\n

A sensational effort from Jack Livingstone to extend @BreaffyGAA<\/a> lead.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa Watch \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/t.co\/PxlE4Sd8It<\/a>@MayoGAA<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/pFjXq5j5D1<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 StreamSport.ie (@StreamsportI) August 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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He would soon be outdone by his teammate.<\/p>\n

Aidan O’Shea capped off the win for Breaffy with an incredible two-pointer with the outside of the boot in injury time.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 O’SHEA MAKING IT LOOK EASY \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n

Aidan O’Shea with an unbelievable outside of the boot two-pointer from the sideline.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa Watch \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/t.co\/PxlE4Sd8It<\/a>@MayoGAA<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/6390cEIc9i<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 StreamSport.ie (@StreamsportI) August 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

A ridiculous piece of skill.<\/p>\n

Can Breaffy make deep Mayo championship run?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The defeat for Ballina Stephenites in their opener will raise hopes of a more open championship in 2026, with that club having won the last three editions of the competition.<\/p>\n

There is no shortage of talent in Mayo at the moment, with much of that spread across a number of clubs. As a result, there will be quite a few teams that fancy their chances of making deep runs over the coming months.<\/p>\n

Breaffy will be hoping that came into the mix during the latter this season, having reached the quarter-finals in 2025. They lost by three points to Westport on that occasion, who went on to lose the county final after a replay.<\/p>\n

Contributions such as these from their key players will certainly do their chances no harm.<\/p>\n

Breaffy will face Belmullet in their next game, with 2025 semi-finalists Knockmore also part of this group. The top two will advance to the quarter-finals, with the losers from the opening weekend already under a bit of pressure when it comes to securing their place in the knockout rounds.<\/p>\n