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Categories: SPORTS

Mayo football triumph and AFL move

Entities: St Kilda Football Club · Kobe McDonald · Mayo county football team · Graeme Allan · Karen McDonald

Overview

County Mayo broke a 75‑year All‑Ireland football drought on 26 July 2026, defeating Kerry at Croke Park before a crowd of more than 82,000. The victory lifted the Sam Maguire Cup for the first time since 1951 and sparked county‑wide celebrations.

Key players highlighted the win’s personal significance: defender Jordan Flynn announced his upcoming wedding, while his 18‑year‑old brother Kobe McDonald confirmed he will complete his Leaving Cert before relocating to Melbourne to join AFL club St Kilda. Their family praised the achievement and the growing pathway that links Gaelic football talent from Mayo to the Australian Football League.

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Mayo footballers' All-Ireland triumph triggers wedding plans and AFL move

    Mayo ends a 75‑year drought with an All‑Ireland win; Jordan Flynn plans a December wedding, and brother Kobe McDonald heads to Australia to play AFL for St Kilda.

  2. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Mayo star Kobe McDonald celebrates All-Ireland triumph before joining St Kilda in Australia

    Mayo ends a 75‑year All‑Ireland drought with Kobe McDonald starring, then prepares to join St Kilda in Australia after finishing his Leaving Cert.

Sources

dublincityfm.ie · extra.ie · galwaybeo.ie · irishmirror.ie · revistaganamas.com.pe · the42.ie