On a crisp autumn afternoon, Westport and Knockmore met in MacHale Park for the county's showpiece day.
The two sides brought intensity, flair, and a refusal to yield, embodying everything brilliant about football in Mayo.
A red-hot decider which showed no lack of tension, drama, and physicality from first second to last.
Westport emerged with their Mayo title firmly still in their grasp, after a Lazarus-like revival in the second half.
Author's summary: Westport defend title in thrilling match.