Both Aidan O'Shea and Cillian O'Connor were in action for their respective clubs this evening. PHOTO: SPORTSFILE.

Drama and draws dominate first outings in this evening’s Mayo GAA club championship

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The opening round of the Mayo GAA Club Championship served up a feast of football on this evening, with thrilling encounters and no shortage of drama across the grades.

SENIOR

Aghamore and Breaffy couldn’t be separated in a pulsating 2-12 apiece draw in east Mayo.

Liam Lavin and Fergal Boland hit the net for the hosts, while Aidan O’Shea and Liam Irwin struck for Breaffy in a contest that swung right to the final whistle.

In Clogher, Cillian O’Connor’s sharp shooting, finishing with 0-6 guided Ballintubber to a 0-12 to 0-10 win over Charlestown Sarsfields in testing windy conditions.

INTERMEDIATE

North Mayo rivals Lahardane MacHales and Ardnaree Sarsfields played out a 0-14 to 1-11 draw, with Ardnaree rescuing a point late on after leading by nine at half-time in blustery Bofeenaun.

Islandeady and Davitts also finished all square, their 1-16 each stalemate offering plenty of opening round entertainment.

JUNIOR

While the junior campaign commenced last week, tonight Kiltimagh laid down an early marker, overcoming Kilmovee Shamrocks 3-20 to 2-13.

The recently relegated side showed their intent with a convincing ten-point victory away from home.

Full match reports to follow inside Tuesday's edition of the Connaught Telegraph

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