Summary

  • All-Ireland Senior Football Final

  • FT: Kerry 1-17 Mayo 1-20 - watch GAA Social live on BBC Sport

  • David Clifford nets in 15th minute to put six points clear

  • Mayo fight back to trail by one point at the break

  • Darragh Beirne scores after restart to put Mayo four points up

  • Mayo end 75-year wait for Sam Maguire Cup

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  1. Second half under way in the 2026 All-Ireland finalpublished at 16:30 BST 26 July

    Kerry 1-8 Mayo 0-10

    The second half is under way at Croke Park as Martin McNally throws in.

    Mayo now have the advantage of the breeze as they look to build on their first-half comeback, while Kerry face a huge 35 minutes in pursuit of a record 40th All-Ireland title.

  2. Postpublished at 16:26 BST 26 July

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    Comedian Jarlath Regan on BBC Sport NI:

    "Could you ask for anything more?

    "It had everything. I couldn't stay in my seat, I don't know about everyone else!"

  3. Postpublished at 16:24 BST 26 July

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    Killian Young
    Former Kerry player on BBC Sport NI

    Kerry have to move the ball quicker and they are being too passive.

    Mayo are well in this and Kerry will need to look at the bench.

  4. Player Campublished at 16:24 BST 26 July

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    A reminder that you can follow our player cam of Kerry's David Clifford after the restart.

    You can find this option on the 'Watch & listen' tab at the top of the page.

    Player CamImage source, BBC Sport NI
  5. Postpublished at 16:21 BST 26 July

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    Padraig O'Hara
    Former Mayo defender on BBC Sport NI

    If Kerry come out as passive as they did in the last 15 minutes, Mayo will love that.

  6. 'You can't underestimate Mayo's high press'published at 16:20 BST 26 July

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    Philly McMahon
    Eight-time All-Ireland winner with Dublin on BBC Sport

    You can't underestimate Mayo's high press.

    It is really different and that is not because of the new rules, they have always done it. It is horrible to play against.

  7. Postpublished at 16:20 BST 26 July

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    Oisin McConville
    Armagh All-Ireland winner on BBC Sport NI

    Kerry have not had this all year, no one has put that level of intensity on them high up the pitch.

  8. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:19 BST 26 July

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    What have you thought of the first half?

    Let us know by using the 'Get involved' icon at the top of the page.

  9. Postpublished at 16:19 BST 26 July

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    David Mohan
    BBC Sport NI at Croke Park

    It's been a rather strange opening half with Kerry off to a solid start, Mayo a little wasteful but growing into it before they were hit by David Clifford's goal as Kerry threatened to cut loose.

    Credit to Mayo who have responded brilliantly with two-pointers by Jack Carney and Ryan O'Donoghue.

    Mayo's high press has caused a few problems but so too has Kerry's at times.

    You'd think Mayo would be happier at the break despite trailing by one, but this second half is set up brilliantly.

  10. Postpublished at 16:16 BST 26 July

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    Padraig O'Hara
    Former Mayo defender on BBC Sport NI

    I would sooner be in the Mayo dressing room than the Kerry one.

    Mayo are the ones dictating the game and it has not been a bad start from them.

  11. Postpublished at 16:14 BST 26 July

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    I think this woman is capturing the mood of everyone watching.

    Gripping.

    A Mayo supporterImage source, Getty Images
    Mayo supportersImage source, Getty Images
  12. Half-time in the 2026 All-Ireland Finalpublished at 16:14 BST 26 July

    Kerry 1-8 Mayo 0-10

    There is a brief scare for Kerry as David Clifford stays down following the final passage of play, but the Kingdom supporters breathe a sigh of relief as he gets back to his feet before the half-time hooter sounds.

    Kerry take a slender one-point lead into the break after surrendering a seven-point advantage in a gripping opening 35 minutes.

    It is perfectly poised at Croke Park with everything still to play for.

  13. Postpublished at 16:13 BST 26 July

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    A huge score just before the interval.

    Joe O'Connor bursts powerfully through the middle and squeezes his effort between the posts to edge Kerry back in front.

    It is a vital response from the Kingdom and could well prove to be the final score of a dramatic first half.

  14. Kerry getting scores easierpublished at 16:11 BST 26 July

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    Ruairi Cunningham
    BBC Sport NI at Croke Park

    There seems to be an ease of efficiency with Kerry scoring.

    Mayo are having to work a lot harder for their points, and opting for long range scores, but having said that, they are also bulling the Kerry defenders when efforts drop short.

    Kerry's Dylan Casey is tackled by Mayo's Jack CoyneImage source, Inpho
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    Kerry's Dylan Casey is tackled by Mayo's Jack Coyne

  15. Mayo draw levelpublished at 16:11 BST 26 July

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    Tommy Conroy lets fly from distance and after a brief Hawkeye check, the white flag is raised.

    The Mayo supporters erupt inside Croke Park as Andy Moran's side complete a remarkable comeback to draw level with just two minutes remaining before half-time.

    What a response from the Westerners after trailing by seven points earlier in the half.

  16. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:09 BST 26 July

    Let us know what you think by using the 'Get involved' icon

    Kerry is playing the game on their terms, very much. Happy to be following the match here!

    John O'Flynn, Canada

  17. Mayo with a purple patchpublished at 16:09 BST 26 July

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    Ruairi Cunningham
    BBC Sport NI at Croke Park

    The whites are having a purple patch; they are beginning to chase down and harry the men from the Kingdom.

    Mayo boss Andy Moran knows this is a key point of the match.

    Mayo manager Andy MoranImage source, Inpho
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    Mayo manager Andy Moran

  18. Postpublished at 16:09 BST 26 July

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    Ryan O'Donoghue's ambitious effort drops short, but Mayo refuse to let Kerry off the hook. The Kingdom fail to clear their lines and Eoin McGreal pounces on the loose ball before drawing a free in a dangerous position.

    Darragh Beirne makes no mistake from 13 metres out on the right, calmly converting to leave just a single point between the sides once again.

    Mayo are swarming every second ball as half-time approaches.

  19. Postpublished at 16:07 BST 26 July

    Kerry 1-7 Mayo 0-8

    David CLiffordImage source, Getty Images

    Hang it in the Louvre.

  20. Postpublished at 16:07 BST 26 July

    Kerry 1-7 Mayo 0-8

    Kerry finally halt Mayo's momentum.

    Tom O'Sullivan finds acres of space down the right flank and calmly splits the posts to restore a two-point cushion.

    It's a much-needed response from the Kingdom after a difficult spell, with half-time fast approaching.