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Mayo GAA
GAA cups used to be filled with Guinness by the champions. Now, celebrations are more rigid
The rapturous, highly organised gathering in Castlebar last Monday was a far cry from the freewheeling and spontaneous events of old
As soon as the hooter sounded in Croke Park, the story was no longer about football
Mayo’s joyous All-Ireland win was also about roots and identity and a rebuttal of the past
‘My legs started shaking, I couldn’t control myself’: John Maughan on watching Mayo close in on Sam
Former Mayo manager on soaking up the joy of All-Ireland win: ‘There’s no script for any of this’
Conor McManus: Joy for Mayo tempered by heartbreaking farewell to my friend Stephen Gollogly
The joy of ending a 75-year football famine is tempered by the heartbreaking farewell to Monaghan teammate Stephen Gollogly
The spiralling projected cost of the Metrolink brings the NCH to mind
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Kobe McDonald could be in line for huge financial rewards with move to Australia
The 18-year-old joins St Kilda as a Category B rookie with expectations soaring after his breakthrough championship season
Mayo’s magnificent quest leaves us wanting more – but who from?
The strength of Mayo’s faith made devotees of us all but now we risk feeling bereft
A week of deep emotions in Ireland: It started with unbridled joy, ended in unvarnished grief
Radio: Arena assesses the late Glen Hansard’s legacy with raw honesty, while Drivetime discusses Mayo’s historic win in novel terms
Frank McNally: A history of the Mayo football famine in 75 moments
Mayo’s 1952 All-Ireland win was followed by quiet years, rain and the county’s closest neighbours rubbing salt in the wound
Mayo defied the trends on goals and two-pointers on way to lifting the Sam Maguire
Mayo’s determination to kick from distance meant they produced a number of statistical quirks centred on orange flags
Mayo’s victory was the greatest sporting occasion I’ll ever attend
This was pure joy, completely non-performative, as the tears hit people in waves
‘The only wheelbarrow in Mayo being used today’: Ballyhaunis welcomes Mayo champions
Emotional homecoming tour continues as fans recall magic moment of victory
Kerry’s lesson in grace was the GAA at its most sublime
In contrast to Kerry’s civility in defeat, the legend of the great Lionel Messi will forever be tainted by Argentina’s display of ugly losing
Darragh Ó Sé: Why were we all so wrong with our Mayo predictions? I think there are a few reasons
There is no question Mayo were the best team in the All-Ireland – Kerry were fighting an uphill battle for fitness all year and it told
‘The shackles are off’: Colm Boyle says future Mayo teams will benefit from breakthrough
Unburdened by the weight of a county’s hopes, selector says Mayo can embrace new-found freedom in their play
Argentina should look to Kerry to learn how to lose with dignity
The Kingdom lost with graciousness despite their bitter disappointment
All-Ireland winner’s medal from 1950 witnesses the end of Mayo’s 75-year wait
‘I know it’s going to be a day that I’m going to cherish and think of for the rest of my life’
The Mayo masterplan: How Andy Moran delivered a tactical blueprint for the ages in Croke Park
Mayo took lessons from the NBA, Jürgen Klopp and the Limerick hurlers in how they attacked the Kerry threat in All-Ireland final
Early Edition: Sam’s made it to Mayo, fighting your health insurer, and last-minute staycations
Plus: Aughinish Alumina, and two good incomes but can’t afford a home
We all were Mayo for that moment
It is an event that I will never forget - even though I’m not from Mayo
My seven-year-old saw Mayo win Sam at his first final. What are the chances?
It was impossible not to think of those no longer here as Mayo finally won Sam Maguire in a decider for the ages
‘A turning point’: Jordan Flynn on going from red-card shame at Croker to All-Ireland joy
Last winter the Crossmolina man was not even sure he was going to go again in Mayo colours
Soccer can learn much from Mayo triumph
Outstanding display of sportsmanship was everything the World Cup final wasn’t
Mayo people will never go back. Winning Sam Maguire changes everything
Long wait for an All-Ireland brought decades of heartache, but it also strengthened bonds in ways that are now becoming clear
Tens of thousands welcome Mayo’s heroes back to Castlebar as county wakes from 75-year nightmare
Hollywood movies were reimagined and book deals invented before the All-Ireland champions returned to Mayo with a very special guest
To win just once: John Kelly on the All-Ireland and Mayo’s magical performance
My 55th time at a final, but I had never witnessed anything like the outpouring of raw emotion
Long-suffering Mayo fan explains his viral moment of unrestrained joy: ‘The emotions broke’
Shane Fitzgerald, also known as The Mayo Bandit, says county’s first All-Ireland win in 75 years was overwhelming
Mayo’s Kobe McDonald: ‘I’m sure there’ll be a time in the future where I’ll be home’
The teenage tempest has provided memories Mayo fans will never forget - not just with the quality of his scores, but the exuberance of how he celebrated them
‘Marty Morrissey is a social media sensation’: How the world reported Mayo’s All-Ireland win
With coverage reaching the far shores of Australia, communities around the world have welcomed the spirit of the GAA
Football Championship 2026 review: Ryan O’Donoghue leads FOTY conversation after a championship like no other
Our writers choose their highs and lows of the season, and what they want to see in 2027
Mayo reach top step of the Hogan Stand after 75-year climb
Tears of joy flood Croke Park as Mayo bid goodbye to the curse
In pictures: Mayo fans celebrate historic All-Ireland win
Mayo won the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship for the first time in 75 years on Sunday
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