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Published 09:53 28 Jul 2026 BST
Updated 09:53 28 Jul 2026 BST

One of the best takeaways from Mayo's All-Ireland win has been the good will shown by rival counties towards the long-suffering Green and Red.
Kerry and their supporters have also been extremely gracious in defeat, and their response to the loss was typified by the actions of Ambrose O'Donovan and Tim Moynihan at Croke Park.
Commentating for Radio Kerry, their first reaction was to give Mayo their flowers, with former player O'Donovan saying: "I take nothing away, you have to give Mayo ferocious credit.
"They played very well, kicked a lot of wides, but the best team won on the day.
"They've done their job brilliantly, managed by Andy Moran, well done. Kerry I felt were second to a lot of ball, and you can take nothing away from Mayo's performance."
Mr. Moynihan then shook the hand of the Mayo commentators from Midwest radio - who were emotionally drained - and added: "Our friend Mr. Kearney behind us, he's crying, and of course, Stephen Grealish, Stephen Grealish, your first All-Ireland final.
"75 years of hurt, we've won our fair share.... but we our gracious people and you can't begrudge them."
Brilliant stuff.
Sound lads as always 👌
— Drew Walsh (@drewwalsh32) July 27, 2026
Well that’s absolutely brilliant. Rare in any sport to see the record champs show grace in defeat 👍
— KohlenSchaufler (@KohlenSchaufler) July 27, 2026
No shock or surprise in seeing it, it's par for the course, but incredibly magnanimous & classy (in words & actions there) from Tim and Ambrose.
— TsuDhoNim (@TsuDhoNim) July 27, 2026
Plenty of big days ahead for that group.
The injuries this year never allowed that time or reps needed to get near top gear.
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