Mayo Ends 75-Year All-Ireland Drought with Victory over Kerry FAST-MOVING

Mayo All-Ireland Football 75-year drought Kerry Sam Maguire Cup

On 26 July 2026, Mayo defeated defending champions Kerry 1‑20 to 1‑17 in the All‑Ireland Senior Football final at Croke Park. The win gave Mayo their fourth Sam Maguire Cup and their first since 1951, ending a 75‑year “curse” that had haunted the county.

Captain Jack Coyne lifted the trophy and praised the supporters, saying the victory belonged to every Mayo fan. Manager Andy Moran, in his first season at the helm, guided the team with a high‑pressing game plan, while Darragh Beirne’s 40th‑minute goal and contributions from Kobe McDonald, Ryan O’Donoghue and Jack Carney secured the lead.

The triumph sparked emotional reactions across Ireland; former player Lee Keegan exclaimed an expletive‑filled celebration, and pundits highlighted the historic significance of breaking a three‑quarter‑century wait for the Sam Maguire Cup.

Entities: Andy Moran · Darragh Beirne · Jack Coyne · Kerry senior football team · Mayo senior football team

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