Celebrity tributes pour in after Mayo's All-Ireland victory
From sports stars to former Presidents, many people around the world are delighted to see Mayo win the All Ireland.
Andy Moran’s Mayo side created a special day today in Croke Park as his side overturned Kerry 1-20 to 1-17.
After 75 years, the Green and Red enjoyed a memorable day in the captain with a truly outstanding team performance to topple the reigning champions.
Some well-known figures from around the world have paid tribute to Mayo’s victory on what was a truly special day.
Liam Gallagher of Oasis who has Charlestown links through his mother commented on social media platform ‘X’ as the Manchester singer posted ‘FINALLY!! UP MAYO!!’.
Former President of the USA Joe Biden also posted on social media. The man who has family links to Ballina posted ‘For the first time in 75 years, the Sam Maguire Cup comes home to Mayo, Ireland. I said it three years ago when I was in Ballina: Mayo for Sam! And I mean it. I said it because I know what it means not just to the county of Mayo but to my own family’s story. Today, the dream becomes reality. Congratulations to my friends in Mayo. You earned your victory. Enjoy every minute. Sam is coming home.
Former Manchester United player and well-known football pundit Gary Neville also posted on social media ‘So I come to Mayo for the first time in my life and I bring them luck’. Neville was visiting Ashford Castle in South Mayo.
Well-known golfer Shane Lowry was also delighted to see Mayo win Sam. The Offaly native said on social media ‘So happy for everyone from Mayo. Sport can be cruel at times and the people of Mayo went through their fair share of it. Enjoy the celebrations.