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Brilliant year for Gaelic football rounded off with an excellent win for Mayo. Congratulations to everyone in Mayo and Mayo posters on this site. The big gentleman O Shea talked well after the match, overjoyed for him.

Saynothing (Tyrone) - Posts: 2903 - 26/07/2026 19:36:09    2687267

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You wont find a straw hat for sale anywhere this side of christmas! ;-)

Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 2660 - 26/07/2026 19:41:06    2687274

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Great stuff Mayo. I doubted if I'd ever see the day. Try not to annoy any priest's this time :)

Maroonatic (Galway) - Posts: 1086 - 26/07/2026 19:43:04    2687277

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Well done Mayo. It's been a long time coming.

Cockney_Cat (UK) - Posts: 2951 - 26/07/2026 19:45:01    2687280

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Congrats to Mayo. Fabulous day for them. Kerry seemed really unprepared for the high press and the sheer energy brought by Mayo. Their two pointers were excellent. Kobe a joy to watch. He just glides with the ball.
Hard luck Kerry. Great champions. You'll be back.

avonali (Dublin) - Posts: 2078 - 26/07/2026 19:55:53    2687289

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Jack O Connor very magmanamous in defeat.Fair play to him.

brayballer (Wicklow) - Posts: 760 - 26/07/2026 19:56:33    2687290

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YESS! 2026 just like 1936, when Limerick and Mayo were also AI Champions. I've many Mayo friends and am thoroughly delighted for them. They were the better side by a good bit today but almost did an ex-Mayo on it by not converting their chances. When Jordan Flynn's palmed effort hit the crossbar, I thought: Oh no! Here we go again. Fortunately, they got over the line.

Super scenes, super occasion, super to watch. They'll winter very well over there now.

foreveryoung (USA) - Posts: 2617 - 26/07/2026 20:00:15    2687292

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Replying To Saynothing:  "Brilliant year for Gaelic football rounded off with an excellent win for Mayo. Congratulations to everyone in Mayo and Mayo posters on this site. The big gentleman O Shea talked well after the match, overjoyed for him."
In fairness the young players,Moran,o Shea,McDonald,they all spoke brilliantly afterwards, very passionate but also very articulate ,a credit to their county.

Seniorleague (Galway) - Posts: 211 - 26/07/2026 20:06:27    2687295

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Replying To legendzxix:  "Comhghairdeachas le Maigh Eo ó Chiarraí! Fully deserved."
Fair play dhuit. An-fhear.

WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2965 - 26/07/2026 20:19:13    2687296

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I forgot Rob Hennelly was still on the panel. Glad to see him get an All Ireland medal after all these years.

It's a shame Cillian O'Connor has struggled so much with injuries in recent years, but still nice for him to finally get his AI medal too.

CastleBravo (Meath) - Posts: 1748 - 26/07/2026 20:26:02    2687299

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