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Mayo secures victory against Monaghan in All-Ireland SFC opener

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Last updated May 31, 2026

Mayo secures victory against Monaghan in All-Ireland SFC opener
Summary

Mayo earns a 1-24 to 2-20 victory over Monaghan in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship first round. The match took place at Clones and featured a strong performance from Mayo, who managed to withstand a late comeback attempt by Monaghan. Key moments included pivotal scoring runs by both teams throughout the match, with Mayo holding a narrow lead amid a competitive contest. Both teams will look to build on this performance for their upcoming fixtures.

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  • •Mayo wins 1-24 to 2-20 against Monaghan.
  • •Match held at Clones as part of All-Ireland SFC.
  • •Mayo fends off a late Monaghan comeback attempt.
  • •Both teams aim for better results in their next matches.
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  • 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Mayo sneak past Monaghan in All-Ireland SFC opener
  • 5:01 PMBBC Sport — Mayo sneak past Monaghan in All-Ireland SFC opener
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Mayo survive a late Monaghan comeback to secure a 1-24 to 2-20 All-Ireland SFC first-round win at Clones.

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Mayo survive a late Monaghan comeback to secure a 1-24 to 2-20 All-Ireland SFC first-round win at Clones.

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