Mayo had to work hard at the finish to get their second victory after Donegal powered back into the game in the second half.
Donegal took the lead midway through 1-08 to 0-10 after Brendan Gaffey sent a pile driver to the top corner of the Mayo net.
The visitors however never panicked and Fionn and David Delaney were superb in the closing stages for Mayo.
They hit 1-04 all from play in the final ten minutes. The goal arrived after 22m when Fionn Delaney latched onto a breaking ball and riffled it into the Donegal net.
The final moments were tense but Mayo held on for their second consecutive victory.
Full time score from the Donegal GAA COE in Convoy:
Mayo 1-12 (15) Donegal 1-08 (11)
