Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Behind the Lines Sportswriters discuss their careers and the work that inspires them. Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Ryan O'Donoghue on the ball for Mayo.Lorcan Doherty/INPHO Freeend of the line Mayo condemn champions Derry to relegation and cement their own Division 1 safety Mayo ended Derry’s three-year stay in the top tier. 4.04pm, 16 Mar 2025 Share options Mayo 2-19 (2-1-17) Derry 1-17 (1-3-11) Michael McMullan reports from Celtic Park MAYO BACKED UP their win over Kerry with victory over Derry on Sunday at Celtic Park. It’s a result that relegated the reigning league champions after three years in Division 1, and eases any Mayo relegation worries with one game to play. Goals from Frank Irwin and Jordan Flynn were the key scores with Matthew Ruane kicking six points. Derry staged a comeback with three two-pointers from Conor Glass but Eoghan McLaughlin fisted over at the other end to seal the Mayo victory. Ryan O’Donoghue opened the scoring after 18 seconds with a quickfire point but it was Patrick McGurk who opened the scoring with a fourth minute goal. Dan Higgins won the kick-out, Naill Toner and Niall Loughlin were both involved before McGurk drilled to the net on his first senior start. Three Matthew Ruane points had the visitors well in the game but Derry then got a foothold in the game. They won three Mayo kick-outs in succession, kicking four points ahead with McGuigan, McGurk and Loughlin on target. Derry lost goalkeeper Odhrán Lynch to injury and it was Mayo who finished the half with a bang. Ruane added a fourth point with Fenton Kell blasting over while David McBrien missed a clear goal chance. Ruane’s point levelled the game but when McGrogan was caught in possession at midfield, Mayo moved the ball upfield and Jordan Flynn hit the net for a 1-11 to 1-8 Conor Glass and Niall Toner hit two points before Mayo’s crucial second goal changed the entire pattern of the game. Aidan O’Shea, Ryan O’Donoghue and Enda Hession were all involved with Irwin blasting to the net for a 2-12 to 1-10 lead after 42 minutes. Mayo loaded on scores from O’Donoghue, Conor Reid, O’Donohue and Ruane in an unanswered 1-5 spell before Derry staged a comeback. Conor Glass landed two two-pointers but they needed a goal they never looked like getting. Shane McGuigan hit the side netting from a half chance before Conor Doherty and Glass – with another two pointer – gave Derry some hope. With three minutes to go, they were within four points before Eoghan McLaughlin fisted over the insurance point. Derry’s final game is next Sunday’s trip to All-Ireland champions Armagh while Mayo host Donegal before all focus switches to championship action. Scorers for Mayo: Ryan O’Donoghue 0-8 (1 tpf, 2f), Matthew Ruane 0-6, Frank Irwin 1-1, Jordan Flynn 1-0, Aidan O’Shea, Conor Reid, Fenton Kelly and Eoghan McLaughlin 0-1 each Scorers for Derry: Conor Glass 0-8 (3 tp), Shane McGuigan 0-4 (1f), Patrick McGurk 1-1, Niall Loughlin, Paudi McGrogan, Niall Toner and Conor Doherty 0-1 each Advertisement 1. Colm Reape (Knockmore) 2. Jack Coyne (Ballyhaunis), 3. Donncha McHugh (Castlebar), 5. Sam Callinan (Ballina) 4. Enda Hession (Garrymore), 6. David McBrien (Ballaghaderreen, 7. Fenton Kelly (Davitts) 8. Stephen Coen (Hollymount Carramore), 9. Matthew Ruane (Breaffy) 18. Conor Reid (Davitts), 22. Jack Carney (Kilmeena), 12. Jordan Flynn (Crossmolina) 13. Aidan O’Shea (Breaffy), 14. Frank Irwin (Ballina), 15. Ryan O’Donoghue (Belmullet) 25. Seán Morahan (Castlebar) for McHugh (52) 21. Fergal Boland (Aghamore) for Reid (55) 10. Davitt Neary (Breaffy) for Kelly (57) 19. Eoghan McLaughlin (Westport) for McBrien (61) 24. Paul Towey (Charlestown) for O’Shea (69) 1. Odhrán Lynch (Magherafelt) 2. Diarmuid Baker (Steelstown), 3. Eoin McEvoy (Magherafelt), 4. Martin Bradley (Ballinascreen) 5. Conor Doherty (Newbridge), 6. Paudi McGrogan (Newbridge), 7. Patrick McGurk (Lavey) 8. Conor Glass (Glen), 9. Anton Tohill (Swatragh) 10. Ethan Doherty (Glen), 11. Niall Toner (Lavey), 12. Dan Higgins (Magherafelt) 17. Niall Loughlin (Greenlough), 14. Shane McGuigan (Slaughtneil), 15. Paul Cassidy (Bellaghy) 16. Néill McNicholl (Glenullin) for Lynch (INJ 14) 21. Ben McCarron (Steelstown) for Higgins (52) 23. Caolan Devlin (Loup) for Loughlin (52) 22. Cahir McMonagle (Steelstown) for Tohill (57) 18. Mark Doherty (Newbridge) for McGrogan (60) Yellow cards: A Tohill (29), D Baker (65) Referee: F Kelly (Longford) Michael McMullan View 3 comments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Mayo condemn champions Derry to relegation and cement their own Division 1 safety”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Mayo condemn champions Derry to relegation and cement their own Division 1 safety”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy before taking part. Leave a Comment Submit a report Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines. Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel. 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