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Mayo Ends 75-Year Wait for All-Ireland Glory

Mayo defeated defending champions Kerry in a thrilling final at Croke Park to claim their first All-Ireland Senior Football title since 1951.

Captain Jack Coyne lifted the Sam Maguire Cup as the county celebrated the end of the fabled curse.

Andy Moran detailed the sacrifices and commitment that ended the drought, while the underdog mentality that fired the team to victory was widely praised.

The win sparked emotional scenes across the county and beyond.

Andy Moran details how Mayo ended 75 years of hurt Irish Mirror — Jul 27, 05:00 AM
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Breaking the 'Mayo curse' - what it meant to end 75 years of All-Ireland hurt BBC Sport — Jul 26, 22:14 PM
"There was no credit given at any time" - Underdog mentality fired Mayo to victory Irish Mirror — Jul 27, 05:00 AM
What does it mean to end 75 years of heartbreak? Yahoo Sports — Jul 26, 22:25 PM
O'Donoghue is man of the match and player of the season RTE — Jul 26, 22:28 PM
Kobe McDonald: The teenage superstar, son of a GAA legend, destined for greatness beyond these shores Belfast Live — Jul 26, 22:07 PM

Mayo GAA
Gaelic Athletic Association board for County Mayo, Ireland

Kerry GAA
Governing body of Gaelic games in County Kerry

All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
Premier competition in Gaelic football

Croke Park
Sports venue in Dublin, Ireland

Jack Coyne
American snowboarder