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GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Champions Mayo Homecoming

Mayo GAA ready to reap financial rewards of historic All-Ireland success

Mayo, considered the cash cows of the GAA for the guts of a decade up to 2021 - in Croke Park, they still talk about the crash of 2018 when the team finished up nowhere in Newbridge - are spending again.

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

S Mayo feelings: Joy is like grief. It only feels complete when shared

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

GAA in talks to limit numbers leaving Ireland for AFL - report

Siofra O'Shea 18/7/2026

O'Shea hails Kerry's rock solid defence ahead of Galway showdown

Keith Higgins and Colm Boyle 26/7/2026

Rory McIlroy mantra was on Mayo minds during victory over Kerry

Colm Boyle said there are "no underdogs anymore" in football. "It's almost surreal to say that but any team can beat you."

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Tears in '89 to tears in '26: my lifetime waiting for Mayo's day

Writing now, I don't really believe it has ended. I'm expecting some sort of an objection. To wake up and find Pat McEnaney and Kieran Donaghy at the foot of the bed laughing

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Kerry v Limerick - Co-Op Superstores Munster Hurling League Group 2

Stephen Molumphy set to become new Waterford senior hurling manager

Following interviews conducted by a five-person selection committee over the weekend, the 42-year-old is believed to be close to taking over from Peter Queally, who stepped down in June after two seasons in charge.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Dr Rachel Sheehan lifts the Sam Maguire 26/7/2026

Mayo performance coach reveals All-Ireland heartbreak was barely addressed

Rachel Sheehan said Mayo's previous All-Ireland finals defeats 'might have come up once or twice, but it definitely wasn’t active in any of our conversations this year'

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Watch: Australian comedians Shepmates impersonate Mayo fans' viral commentary of All-Ireland win

Midwest Radio Sports Editor Stephen Grealis and Martin Carney were in Croke Park to describe the best of the action from the All-Ireland final between Kerry and their beloved Mayo for the listeners of Midwest Radio.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Watch: Tomás Sheehan looks back on a great year for Kilbrittain ahead of new Cork IAHC season

Watch: Tomás Sheehan looks back on a great year for Kilbrittain ahead of new Cork IAHC season

Kilbrittain take on Russell Rovers in their opening game this weekend

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Watch: Séan Furey looks ahead to Aghabullogue's Cork Premier IHC campaign

Watch: Séan Furey looks ahead to Aghabullogue's Cork Premier IHC campaign

The Coachford club take on Éire Óg in their opening game this weekend

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

The Gaelic Football Show: Back home with Sam after Mayo complete the odyssey

S The Gaelic Football Show: Back home with Sam after Mayo complete the odyssey

Paul Rouse and Maurice Brosnan convene at James Horan's house in Breaffy to sample the Mayo celebrations and retrace how a remarkable All-Ireland final was won.

Listen | Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Jordan Flynn and Kobe McDonald 26/7/2026

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

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Mayo coach Paddy Tally explains why Kerry goal did not cause panic

Tally said "statement tackles" by Mayo in the first half laid the foundation for the All-Ireland winning performance

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Jack O'Connor: 'We expected a few hundred. Instead we see thousands filling Denny Street. This really gives us a big lift'

Jack O'Connor: 'We expected a few hundred. Instead we see thousands filling Denny Street. This really gives us a big lift'

Kingdom boss tells well-wishers in Tralee: 'On balance they deserved it and if anyone was going to beat us you can’t begrudge Mayo after 75 years'

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Watch: Jack Kearney previews Kilshannig's Cork Premier Junior hurling campaign

Watch: Jack Kearney previews Kilshannig's Cork Premier Junior hurling campaign

Kilshannig take on Nemo Rangers in the opening round this weekend

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

David Clifford and Sean O'Shea dejected after the game 26/7/2026

In Kerry, the uncomfortable conversations won’t just be about Mayo

An unpalatable decision to stop inter-county players appearing for their clubs in the divisional championships in winter is not something anyone in Kerry relishes but it raises uncomfortable questions for the various stakeholders

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

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GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Champions Mayo Homecoming

Gallery: Crowds pack MacHale Park, Castlebar for jubilant Mayo All-Ireland homecoming

The Mayo players and management paraded 'Sam' at long last for thousands of supporters.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Kobe McDonald: Teenage phenom on Mayo's All-Ireland glory, and setting his AFL sights high

McDonald doesn't want to 'just blend in' at St Kilda. 'That's not my nature,' he said. 'You obviously strive to be the best, strive to be one of the best at least'

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Kobe McDonald and Jordan Flynn celebrate winning 26/7/2026

Mayo pilgrimage scales its peak with All-Ireland win over Kerry

In this year when one of the old warriors Pádraig O’Hora conquered Mount Everest, it felt entirely appropriate.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Oisin Mullin celebrates 11/6/2022

Mayo wanted Oisín Mullin to play in All-Ireland final says Geelong Cats coach

Mullin approached Chris Scott about returning home to face Kerry after he received a message from a Mayo coach.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Darragh Beirne reacts 26/7/2026

James Horan knew by half-time that Mayo would beat Kerry

The former Mayo manager said it would be "absolute madness if there was any more significant rule changes introduced after the year we've just had"

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Kobe McDonald and Ryan O'Donoghue 27/7/2026

Over one million tuned into Mayo's All-Ireland win

At its peak, 1.105 million people watched the game on the national broadcaster RTÉ

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Jordan Flynn, Aidan O'Shea, Jack Coyne and Eoin McGreal with with nurses from the CHI Temple Street 27/7/2026

Gallery: Mayo visit CHI Temple Street and The Boar's Head after All-Ireland football title win

Mayo ended a 75-year wait to reclaim the Sam Maguire cup with their win over Kerry on Sunday before bringing the silverware to Temple Street on Monday

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Maurice Brosnan: The mad bastards that are Mayo win the 75-year war

After so much suffering, after endless talk of their mistakes and mentality, Mayo beat the demons and the kings of football

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Kobe McDonald celebrates with the Sam Maguire Cup 26/7/2026

Kobe McDonald will move to Australia with his parents in August - report

Australian media reported on Monday.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

'Sam is coming home': Joe Biden, Oasis, Ronan O'Gara and more react to Mayo's All-Ireland final win

'Sam is coming home': Joe Biden, Oasis, Ronan O'Gara and more react to Mayo's All-Ireland final win

Here is the best of the reaction from some celebrity names, including the former President of the United States of America.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Ryan O’Donoghue: 'What my mother and father have done for me… this is for them'

O’Donoghue singled out the dedication of Brenda and Michael in bringing him to training sessions and the backing of his brother Shea and fiancée Courtney.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Ailish O'Reilly and Angela Carroll 25/7/2026

Galway tick consistency box but quantum leap needed

It will Galway’s third All-Ireland final on the trot and the players know consistency alone won’t be anywhere near sufficient in the final.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Anna Kearney, Sorcha McCartan and Niamh McNabola celebrate winning 25/7/2026

Manley delight as Cork drive out of transition to reach another decider

After a difficult season, Cork are back where they want to be.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Christy O'Connor: Mayo’s Darby Day and the biggest All-Ireland final shock in history

S Christy O'Connor: Mayo’s Darby Day and the biggest All-Ireland final shock in history

Ten minutes into the All-Ireland football final, it was obvious that Mayo weren’t going to leave Croke Park with any regrets.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Jack Coyne lifts the Sam Maguire Cup in front of Hill 16 26/7/2026

Tony Leen: Mayo's magical mayhem spreads like a contagion

Mayo fearlessly embraced the chaos against Kerry to complete of of the football championship's most remarkable transformations.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Andy Moran salutes 'sacrifice' players made to aid Mayo victory

Moran said several players have "packed up their lives" and moved home from Dublin to aid Mayo's cause

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Watch: Witnessing history on an emotional day - All-Ireland final reflections

Watch: Witnessing history on an emotional day - All-Ireland final reflections

John Fogarty and Maurice Brosnan try to make sense of a memorable championship finale.

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Ó Duinnín double key for Cill na Martra against Carbery Rangers

S Ó Duinnín double key for Cill na Martra against Carbery Rangers

Last year’s beaten Cork SAFC finalists and the side relegated from premier senior faced off on Sunday evening.

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Cork Premier IFC: Quirke inspire late Ballinora victory over Nemo Rangers

Cork Premier IFC: Quirke inspire late Ballinora victory over Nemo Rangers

Robert Quirke scored 1-5 as Ballinora overcame Nemo Rangers

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Cork Premier SFC: Castlehaven begin campaign with narrow win over three-goal Ballincollig

S Cork Premier SFC: Castlehaven begin campaign with narrow win over three-goal Ballincollig

There were no such slip-ups for a clinical Haven side in which the winners had nine different scorers. Brian Hurley and Michael Maguire provided half of their winning total.

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

How Mayo and Kerry players rated in historic All-Ireland final - O'Donoghue a lifeforce

Too many of Kerry's stars failed to reach their usual level.

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Enda McEvoy: Mayo change the ending and a nation has something in its eye

TV View: One feature of the BBC’s coverage should be ditched next season

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Valley Rovers finish with a flourish to pip St Michael's

Valley Rovers finish with a flourish to pip St Michael's

The sides will soon face tests from Newcestown and Nemo Rangers.

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Andy Moran and Jack O'Connor after the match 26/7/2026

Jack O’Connor: 'They had more energy than us, more legs, more hunger'

"It is very disappointing,” the Kerry boss said after the defeat to Mayo.

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Kobe McDonald and Jordan Flynn celebrate winning 26/7/2026

In pictures: Mayo celebrate first All-Ireland victory in 75 years

A relentless Mayo performance against Kerry earned them a first All-Ireland SFC title since 1951

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

The Gaelic Football Show Special: James reacts to a magical Mayo day

The Gaelic Football Show Special: James reacts to a magical Mayo day

Paul Rouse and former Mayo manager and player, James Horan react to a famous All-Ireland win over Kerry at Croke Park.

Listen | Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Andy Moran celebrates with fans after the match 26/7/2026

Andy Moran picks two massive moments that will bring peace to all who fought for Mayo

On the eve of the game, Moran’s mind switched to his old Ballaghaderreen mentor John O’Mahony who passed away two years ago.

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Aidan O'Shea celebrates after the match 26/7/2026

Mayo's Aidan O'Shea: I could have easily walked away, now I have my All-Ireland medal

O'Shea also paid tribute to the Kerry supporters who remained in the stadium to watch Mayo's celebrations.

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Andy Moran's prayer to John O'Mahony with Sam Maguire on the line: 'he came up with the goods'

Mayo bridged a 75-year wait for the championship title on Sunday.

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Kobe McDonald celebrates with the Sam Maguire Cup 26/7/2026

Kobe McDonald: 'I’m not thinking about Australia. I’m just going to soak this in'

The talented 18-year-old is set to begin his career in the Australian Football League in the near future having signed a professional deal with St Kilda.

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Jack Coyne lifts the Sam Maguire Cup 26/7/2026

Brilliant Mayo banish years of heartbreak to at last clinch Sam

Andy Moran's side pulled off a famous win to dethrone the Kingdom.

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Holycross survive Tipp scare but '25 finalists beaten

Holycross survive Tipp scare but '25 finalists beaten

Robbie Ryan’s 68th-minute free nudged Holycross-Ballycahill to a 1-22 to 2-18 victory after Kilruane MacDonaghs

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

As it happened: Superb Mayo stun Kerry to end 75-year All-Ireland wait

Our team bring you all the latest developments and detail from Croke Park

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

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