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The assertion that Mayo GAA serves as the administrative body exclusively for Gaelic games within County Dublin is accurate.
Answer: False
This statement is factually incorrect. Mayo GAA is the administrative body for Gaelic games within County Mayo, not County Dublin.
The Irish designation for Mayo GAA is 'Maigh Eo,' and the county is commonly referred to as 'The Rose County.'
Answer: False
While the Irish name for Mayo GAA is indeed 'Maigh Eo,' the county is not commonly nicknamed 'The Rose County.' Recognized nicknames include 'The Yew County,' 'The Heather County,' and 'The Westerners.'
Mayo GAA represents the province of Munster and primarily focuses on hurling.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. Mayo GAA represents the province of Connacht, and while it oversees hurling, its primary focus and dominance lie in Gaelic football.
The official county colours of Mayo GAA are identified as blue and gold.
Answer: False
This assertion is incorrect. The official county colours of Mayo GAA are green and red.
Elucidate the principal function of Mayo GAA.
Answer: To administer Gaelic games within County Mayo and manage its county teams.
Mayo GAA functions as the County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) for County Mayo, Ireland. Its primary mandate involves the administration of Gaelic games within the county and the oversight of its representative county teams.
Which of the following is NOT a recognized nickname for County Mayo?
Answer: The Emerald Isle
While 'The Yew County,' 'The Heather County,' and 'The Westerners' are recognized nicknames for County Mayo, 'The Emerald Isle' is a common epithet for Ireland as a whole, not specifically for County Mayo.
What is the primary sport administered and dominated by Mayo GAA?
Answer: Gaelic Football
Although Mayo GAA oversees various Gaelic games, Gaelic football is the sport that is predominantly administered and where the county achieves its most significant prominence.
What are the official colours of Mayo GAA?
Answer: Green and Red
The official county colours representing Mayo GAA are green and red.
What is the official website address for Mayo GAA?
Answer: mayogaa.com
The official website designated for Mayo GAA is mayogaa.com.
The Brendan Martin Cup represents the premier trophy awarded for senior inter-county men's Gaelic football within Mayo.
Answer: False
This statement is factually inaccurate. The Brendan Martin Cup is the trophy for the senior inter-county women's Gaelic football championship, not the men's. The primary trophy for men's senior inter-county football is the Sam Maguire Cup.
Mayo's county football team won its inaugural All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 1951, defeating Louth.
Answer: False
This statement contains an inaccuracy regarding the year. Mayo's county football team won its first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 1936, defeating Laois. They won subsequent titles in 1950 and 1951.
Mayo achieved consecutive All-Ireland Senior Football Championship titles in 1950 and 1951, defeating Meath in both finals.
Answer: False
This statement is partially incorrect regarding the opponents. Mayo did win consecutive All-Ireland Senior Football Championship titles in 1950 and 1951. However, they defeated Louth in the 1950 final and Meath in the 1951 final.
Mayo's football team reached the All-Ireland SFC final in 1989, losing to Kerry.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate regarding the opponent. Mayo's football team did reach the All-Ireland SFC final in 1989, but they lost to Cork, not Kerry.
Since 1989, Mayo has reached the All-Ireland SFC final only twice, specifically in 1996 and 2004.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate regarding the number of final appearances. Since 1989, Mayo has reached the All-Ireland SFC final on multiple occasions beyond just 1996 and 2004, including 1997, 2006, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2020, and 2021.
Four of Mayo's All-Ireland SFC final losses since 1989 were decided by a margin of just one point.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. A significant number of Mayo's All-Ireland SFC final losses since 1989 have been by narrow margins, with four of those finals being lost by a single point.
In the 2016 drawn All-Ireland SFC final, Mayo conceded two own goals and scored 21 points.
Answer: True
The statement is accurate. In the 2016 drawn All-Ireland SFC final against Dublin, Mayo scored 21 points but conceded two own goals, which significantly impacted the game's outcome.
Mayo conceded the slowest goal ever scored in an All-Ireland SFC final in the 2020 championship.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. Mayo conceded the *fastest* goal ever scored in an All-Ireland SFC final in the 2020 championship, not the slowest.
A superstition known as 'a blessing' is said to affect the Mayo football team's performance in finals.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate regarding the name of the superstition. The folklore mentioned is known as 'a curse,' not 'a blessing,' and is said to affect the Mayo football team's performance in finals.
Mayo's county football team won its first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in which year?
Answer: 1936
The Mayo county football team secured its inaugural All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title in the year 1936.
In which years did Mayo achieve back-to-back All-Ireland Senior Football Championship victories?
Answer: 1950 and 1951
Mayo achieved consecutive All-Ireland Senior Football Championship victories in the years 1950 and 1951.
Who did Mayo defeat in the 1951 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final?
Answer: Meath
In the 1951 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final, Mayo defeated Meath.
Which team did Mayo lose to in the 1989 All-Ireland SFC final?
Answer: Cork
Mayo's football team lost to Cork in the 1989 All-Ireland SFC final.
How many times has Mayo reached the All-Ireland SFC final since 1989, according to the provided list?
Answer: 10
Based on the provided information, Mayo has reached the All-Ireland SFC final 10 times since 1989.
What significant factor contributed to Mayo's draw in the 2016 All-Ireland SFC final?
Answer: Conceding two own goals
In the 2016 drawn All-Ireland SFC final, Mayo conceded two own goals, which was a significant factor influencing the game's outcome and contributing to the draw.
What record did Mayo concede in the 2020 All-Ireland SFC final?
Answer: The fastest goal ever scored in a final.
In the 2020 All-Ireland SFC final, Mayo conceded the fastest goal ever scored in the history of championship finals, setting a new record.
What happened during a key scoring chance for Ryan O'Donoghue in the 2021 All-Ireland SFC final?
Answer: His penalty hit the post.
During the 2021 All-Ireland SFC final, Ryan O'Donoghue of Mayo struck a penalty against the goalpost, representing a critical missed scoring opportunity.
Local clubs in Mayo compete in the Connacht Senior Football Championship to determine the county's top club team.
Answer: False
This statement is incorrect. Mayo's local clubs compete in the Mayo Senior Football Championship to determine the county's top club team. The winners then proceed to the Connacht Senior Football Championship.
Crossmolina Deel Rovers achieved victory in the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship during the 2000-2001 season.
Answer: True
The statement is accurate. Crossmolina Deel Rovers secured the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship title in the 2000-2001 season.
Ballina Stephenites GAA secured the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship title in the 2004-2005 season.
Answer: True
The statement is accurate. Ballina Stephenites GAA won the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship in the 2004-2005 season.
What is the name of the championship Mayo's local clubs compete in for senior football honours within the county?
Answer: Mayo Senior Football Championship
Mayo's local clubs vie for the title of Mayo Senior Football Championship to determine the premier club team within the county.
Which Mayo club achieved victory in the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship in the 2000-2001 season?
Answer: Crossmolina Deel Rovers
Crossmolina Deel Rovers is the Mayo club that won the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship during the 2000-2001 season.
Which club has won the most Ladies Senior Football Championship titles listed in the source?
Answer: Carnacon
According to the provided data, Carnacon holds the record for the most Ladies Senior Football Championship titles won.
Hurling within Mayo GAA is administered directly by the main County Board without the establishment of a specific committee.
Answer: False
This statement is incorrect. Hurling within Mayo GAA is managed by the Mayo GAA Hurling Committee, which operates as a distinct sub-committee under the broader Mayo GAA County Board.
Hurling is particularly strong in western parts of County Mayo, such as Westport.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. While hurling exists in Mayo, it is notably stronger in the eastern part of the county, particularly around areas like Ballyhaunis and Tooreen, rather than the western regions.
Tooreen Hurling Club holds the record for the most Mayo Senior Hurling Championship titles, with 26 wins.
Answer: True
The statement is accurate. Tooreen Hurling Club holds the record for the most Mayo Senior Hurling Championship titles, with 26 victories.
Ballyhaunis is the current reigning champion of the Mayo Senior Hurling Championship and has won seven titles.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate regarding the number of titles. Ballyhaunis is indeed a reigning champion of the Mayo Senior Hurling Championship, but they have won six senior titles, not seven.
Mayo won the Christy Ring Cup in 2016, defeating Armagh.
Answer: False
This statement is incorrect regarding the cup won. Mayo won the Nicky Rackard Cup in 2016, defeating Armagh, not the Christy Ring Cup.
Under Camogie's National Development Plan, Mayo was targeted to establish 14 new clubs by 2015.
Answer: True
The statement is accurate. A key objective of Camogie's National Development Plan for the period 2010-2015 included targeting Mayo, along with other counties, to establish 14 new camogie clubs.
Mayo disbanded its senior camogie team in February 2025 due to overwhelming success and a surplus of managers.
Answer: False
This statement is factually incorrect regarding the reasons. Mayo disbanded its senior camogie team in February 2025 due to difficulties in finding a manager and previous struggles, not due to success or a surplus of managers.
Which trophy is associated with Mayo's senior inter-county *hurling* team?
Answer: Christy Ring Cup
The Christy Ring Cup is the primary trophy contested by senior inter-county hurling teams at Mayo's level within the national competition structure.
The Mayo GAA Hurling Committee is a sub-committee responsible for what?
Answer: Overseeing the administration of hurling within Mayo GAA.
The Mayo GAA Hurling Committee functions as a dedicated sub-committee tasked with the specific administration and development of hurling activities within the broader framework of Mayo GAA.
Where is hurling particularly strong within County Mayo?
Answer: The eastern part of the county
Hurling demonstrates particular strength within County Mayo in the eastern regions, notably around areas such as Ballyhaunis and Tooreen.
Which Mayo club has won the most Mayo Senior Hurling Championship titles?
Answer: Tooreen
Tooreen Hurling Club holds the record for the most Mayo Senior Hurling Championship titles, having achieved 26 victories.
How many senior hurling clubs are currently listed in Mayo?
Answer: Four
There are four senior hurling clubs currently listed in Mayo: Tooreen, Ballyhaunis, Castlebar Mitchels, and Westport.
What cup did Mayo win in 2016, defeating Armagh in the final?
Answer: Nicky Rackard Cup
In 2016, Mayo secured victory in the Nicky Rackard Cup, defeating Armagh in the final.
What was a goal for Mayo under Camogie's National Development Plan (2010-2015)?
Answer: To establish 14 new camogie clubs.
A primary objective outlined in Camogie's National Development Plan (2010-2015) for Mayo was the establishment of 14 new camogie clubs within the county.
Why was Mayo's senior camogie team disbanded in February 2025?
Answer: Because of difficulties finding a manager and previous struggles.
In February 2025, Mayo's senior camogie team was disbanded for the season primarily due to protracted difficulties in securing a manager and following previous performance challenges.
Mayo GAA has experienced significant financial stability and has never attracted attention from the Revenue Commissioners.
Answer: False
This assertion is factually incorrect. Mayo GAA has faced considerable financial difficulties, which have attracted the attention of the Revenue Commissioners, Ireland's tax authority.
The GAA president, Jarlath Burns, attended a meeting regarding Mayo GAA's finances in May 2024.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate regarding the year. The GAA president, Jarlath Burns, attended a meeting concerning Mayo GAA's finances in May 2025, not 2024.
Mayo GAA was praised for its transparent and well-handled dismissal of manager Kevin McStay in June 2025.
Answer: False
This statement is incorrect. The dismissal of manager Kevin McStay by Mayo GAA in June 2025 generated significant controversy and drew considerable criticism, rather than praise for transparency or handling.
Only RTÉ presenter Des Cahill criticized Mayo GAA's handling of Kevin McStay's dismissal.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. While RTÉ presenter Des Cahill was among the critics, other media figures and former Mayo players, such as Rob Hennelly and Lee Keegan, also voiced strong disapproval of the handling of Kevin McStay's dismissal.
What financial body has shown interest in Mayo GAA's financial difficulties?
Answer: The Revenue Commissioners
Mayo GAA's financial challenges have attracted the attention of the Revenue Commissioners, which is Ireland's national tax authority.
Who attended a special meeting in May 2025 to discuss Mayo GAA's financial situation?
Answer: The GAA president, Jarlath Burns
The GAA president, Jarlath Burns, was in attendance at a special meeting convened in May 2025 to address the financial matters pertaining to Mayo GAA.
The dismissal of which manager by Mayo GAA in June 2025 generated significant controversy and criticism?
Answer: Kevin McStay
The dismissal of Kevin McStay as manager by Mayo GAA in June 2025 was a subject of considerable controversy and drew significant criticism from various quarters.
Which of the following individuals was NOT mentioned as criticizing Mayo GAA's handling of the Kevin McStay dismissal?
Answer: Michael D. Higgins (President of Ireland)
While Des Cahill, Lee Keegan, and Rob Hennelly were noted critics of Mayo GAA's handling of the Kevin McStay dismissal, Michael D. Higgins, the President of Ireland, was not mentioned in this context within the provided information.
MacHale Park, situated in Castlebar, functions as the home ground for the Mayo GAA county teams.
Answer: True
The statement is correct. MacHale Park, located in Castlebar, serves as the principal stadium and home ground for Mayo GAA's county teams.
Mayo's county football team competes in Division 1 of the National Football League, while the hurling team plays in Division 3A.
Answer: False
This statement contains inaccuracies regarding the hurling team's division. While the Mayo county football team competes in Division 1 of the National Football League, the county hurling team competes in Division 2B of the National Hurling League, not Division 3A.
Where is the home ground of Mayo GAA located?
Answer: Castlebar
The principal home ground for Mayo GAA county teams is MacHale Park, which is situated in Castlebar, County Mayo.
In which division does the Mayo county football team currently compete in the National Football League?
Answer: Division 1
The Mayo county football team competes in Division 1 of the National Football League.