On a crisp autumn afternoon, Westport and Knockmore met in MacHale Park for the county's showpiece day, bringing intensity, flair, and a refusal to yield.
Knockmore were exemplary in the first half, but Westport staged a Lazarus-like revival to triumph and retain their title.
the 2024 champions emerged from the fire with their Mayo title firmly still in their grasp, but not without one hell of a battle.
The contest embodied everything brilliant about football, with tension, drama, and physicality from start to finish.
Author's summary: Westport defend title in intense battle.