Old rivals clash in another big tie

Dublin v Mayo Parnell Park, 4pm - Today (S McNulty, Sligo)

ANOTHER titanic collision between Mayo and Dublin lies in store at Parnell Park. When the counties met in last year’s TG4 All-Ireland senior decider, a record 46,286 attendance flocked through the Croke Park turnstiles, as the Sky Blues claimed the Brendan Martin Cup.

They also met earlier in the season under the gaze of the eir Sport cameras at Elverys MacHale Park. Oonagh Whyte’s two goals proved crucial for Dublin but Mayo made the top four, accounting for holders Cork impressively in the semi-final.

Dublin, meanwhile, needed a late Nicole Owens wonder-goal to see off Galway by just a single point, and manager Mick Bohan will demand a much-improved performance.

Dublin have never won a Division 1 title and Mayo last captured top-flight honours in 2007. Despite missing experienced trio Cora Staunton, Martha Carter and Yvonne Byrne for the entire League, they have still managed to reach the final and that’s great credit to manager Peter Leahy.