Mayo secures All-Ireland title, ending 75-year drought against Kerry
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 4:28 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Mayo captured the All-Ireland Senior Football title on July 26 at Croke Park, defeating Kerry 1-20 to 1-17. After a challenging start, they rebounded to take the lead in the second half, aided by a goal from Darragh Beirne. Despite a late charge from Kerry, Mayo held on for the victory, which marked their first title since 1951. The win concludes a long wait for the county and highlights a successful debut season for manager Andy Moran.
- •Mayo wins their fourth All-Ireland title, first since 1951.
- •Final score: Mayo 1-20, Kerry 1-17.
- •Darragh Beirne's goal helped Mayo secure a lead in the second half.
- •The match took place at Croke Park in front of a passionate crowd.
- •Mayo's victory comes after 13 failed final attempts since 1951.
- 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — Mayo beat Kerry in thriller to end 75-year All-Ireland wait
- 4:12 PMBBC Sport — Mayo beat Kerry in thriller to end 75-year All-Ireland wait
"Mayo end a 75-year wait for the county's fourth All-Ireland Senior Football title with a 1-20 to 1-17 victory over Kerry in a captivating and intense final that went down to the wire at a raucous Croke Park.
"Mayo end a 75-year wait for the county's fourth All-Ireland Senior Football title with a 1-20 to 1-17 victory over Kerry in a captivating and intense final that went down to the wire at a raucous Croke Park.
"Mayo claimed a first All-Ireland Senior Football title for 75 years as they beat defending champions Kerry in a thrilling final at Croke Park.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 4:28 PMMayo beat Kerry in thriller to end 75-year All-Ireland wait
Mayo end a 75-year wait for the county's fourth All-Ireland Senior Football title with a 1-20 to 1-17 victory over Kerry in a captivating and intense final that went down to the wire at a raucous Croke Park.
- BBC SportJul 26, 2026, 4:12 PMMayo beat Kerry in thriller to end 75-year All-Ireland wait
Mayo end a 75-year wait for the county's fourth All-Ireland Senior Football title with a 1-20 to 1-17 victory over Kerry in a captivating and intense final that went down to the wire at a raucous Croke Park.
- Sky Sports—Mayo win first All-Ireland title in 75 years as 'curse lifted'
Mayo claimed a first All-Ireland Senior Football title for 75 years as they beat defending champions Kerry in a thrilling final at Croke Park.
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