Jordan Flynn's Mayo career was transformed by 2018 Croke Park controversy

After receiving an 18-week ban for shoving the referee in the 2018 All-Ireland U20 final, Jordan Flynn partied hard but he came out of that period with a renewed desire to play for Mayo
The possibility of lining out with his brother Kobe McDonald convinced Jordan Flynn to continue playing with Mayo this year. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

The possibility of lining out with his brother Kobe McDonald convinced Jordan Flynn to continue playing with Mayo this year. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026 - 12:45
Paul Keane

All-Ireland final defeats, a broken leg, a red card and a hefty suspension. Trips to Croke Park have often been stressful occasions for Jordan Flynn.

Now an All-Ireland winner with club and county in the space of the last 18 months, his relationship with the famous old ground has suddenly changed. Now it is his field of dreams.

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