Mayo have ended one of the longest and most painful waits in Irish sport after defeating Kerry 1-20 to 1-17 in the 2026 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final at Croke Park.
Andy Moran’s side lifted the Sam Maguire Cup for the first time since 1951, securing Mayo’s fourth senior football title and ending 75 years of final heartbreak.
Kerry threatened to produce another devastating afternoon for Mayo after racing into a seven-point lead during the opening stages.
Mayo fought back, moved ahead after half-time and took control through Darragh Beirne’s crucial goal.
Kerry reduced the deficit to a single point, but Mayo held their nerve before Tommy Conroy sealed an unforgettable three-point victory.
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