The Green Above the Red

The Green Above the Red by Terry Reilly and Ivan Neill is a comprehensive illustrated history of Mayo GAA football, first published in 1985 by Western People Ltd. The book traces the development of Gaelic football in County Mayo from its early formation in the late 19th century through to modern competitive success in the mid-1980s. It highlights the county’s deep connection to the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and its enduring sporting identity symbolised by the green and red county colours. A major focus of the book is the documentation of Mayo’s championship journey, including senior, minor, under-21, national league, and schools-level successes. It provides detailed accounts of key matches, team line-ups, scorers, and memorable performances across different eras. The book is also rich in visual material, featuring rare photographs of players, teams, and historic matches, many of which were not previously published elsewhere. These images help preserve the visual history of Mayo’s sporting culture.…