Ryan O'Donoghue leads Mayo to All-Ireland victory over Kerry
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 11:53 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Ryan O'Donoghue helped secure Mayo's All-Ireland victory over Kerry on July 27, ending a 75-year wait for their next title. O'Donoghue, reflecting on previous disappointments, scored five points and played a pivotal role throughout the match, earning the Man of the Match honor. His emotional post-match remarks emphasized pride and relief after overcoming the shadow of missing a penalty in the 2021 final against Tyrone. This win marks a significant milestone for Mayo and O'Donoghue, further positioning him as a contender for the Footballer of the Year award.
- •O'Donoghue scored 0-5 in the final against Kerry.
- •Mayo ended a 75-year title drought with this win.
- •The victory provided O'Donoghue redemption after 2021's penalty miss.
- •O'Donoghue debuted for Mayo in 2020 and had a standout season.
- •He is now a frontrunner for the Footballer of the Year award.
- 11:53 AMYahoo Sports — O'Donoghue's 'pride and relief' after banishing ghosts of 2021
- 11:52 AMBBC Sport — O'Donoghue's 'pride and relief' after banishing ghosts of 2021
"Ryan O'Donoghue tells the BBC of his "pride and relief" after starring in Mayo's All-Ireland win five years after missing a penalty in the final.
"Ryan O'Donoghue tells the BBC of his "pride and relief" after starring in Mayo's All-Ireland win five years after missing a penalty in the final.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 11:53 AMO'Donoghue's 'pride and relief' after banishing ghosts of 2021
Ryan O'Donoghue tells the BBC of his "pride and relief" after starring in Mayo's All-Ireland win five years after missing a penalty in the final.
- BBC SportJul 27, 2026, 11:52 AMO'Donoghue's 'pride and relief' after banishing ghosts of 2021
Ryan O'Donoghue tells the BBC of his "pride and relief" after starring in Mayo's All-Ireland win five years after missing a penalty in the final.
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