Mayo won the All-Ireland Senior Football final 1-20 to 1-17 against Kerry at Croke Park, securing the county's fourth title and ending a 75-year drought.
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Key facts
- Mayo beat Kerry 1-20 to 1-17 in the All-Ireland Senior Football final.
- It is Mayo's fourth All-Ireland Senior Football title.
- The win ends a 75-year wait for the county.
- The final was played at Croke Park.
Mayo have ended a 75-year wait for the county’s fourth All-Ireland Senior Football title, beating Kerry 1-20 to 1-17 in a captivating and intense final at Croke Park, according to the BBC.
The BBC described the match as a thriller that went down to the wire, played out in front of a raucous crowd at the Dublin venue.
The three-point margin capped a tense contest between two of Gaelic football’s most storied counties, with the final score of 1-20 to 1-17 reflecting a closely fought encounter.
For Mayo, the result is historic. The victory marks the county’s fourth All-Ireland Senior Football crown and brings to an end a drought stretching back three-quarters of a century.
The intensity of the occasion was matched by the atmosphere, with the BBC reporting a raucous Croke Park backdrop as the two sides battled to the finish.
Why it matters
Mayo's long wait for an All-Ireland title has been one of Gaelic football's most talked-about storylines, making this victory a landmark moment for the county and its supporters. Ending a 75-year drought against a side as decorated as Kerry gives the result added significance in the sport's history.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score?
Mayo beat Kerry 1-20 to 1-17 in the All-Ireland Senior Football final, according to the BBC.
How long had Mayo waited for this title?
The win ended a 75-year wait for the county's fourth All-Ireland Senior Football title.
Where was the final played?
The final took place at Croke Park, which the BBC described as raucous during the match.
Timeline
- Mayo beat Kerry in thriller to end 75-year All-Ireland wait
BBC Sport: 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.