The Mayo hurlers endured an opening day defeat in the Connacht Hurling League at the hands of Leitrim today.
A new look Mayo side under the management of Tom Phillips and Dave McConn were without the Tooreen contingent for this contest in Bekan.
Joe Mooney hit three superb goals for Leitrim in the first half which proved decisive as they ran out 4-23 to 1-18 victors.