On a crisp autumn afternoon, Westport and Knockmore met in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park for the county's showpiece day.
Knockmore were exemplary in the first half, but a strong revival saw the reigning champions triumph.
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: intensity, flair and a refusal to yield.
Author's summary: Westport defend title in intense battle.