'The famine is over' - Midwest radio commentators' emotional reaction to Mayo win goes viral
A clip of Midwest Radio’s unforgettable final moments of All-Ireland final commentary shows presenters breaking down as the final whistle blows.
A video of Midwest Radio commentators Stephan Grealis and Martin Carney celebrating Mayo’s historic All-Ireland Senior Football Championship victory has gone viral, perfectly capturing the emotion felt all over Mayo yesterday evening as the 75-year wait for Sam Maguire ended.
The clip, shared widely across social media, shows the pair overcome with emotion as the final whistle sounds in Croke Park.
The pair couldn’t hide their excitement as they described the final play of the game, with Stephan Grealis shouting, “Delirium! Delirium!” after Tommy Conroy fisted over the final point.
“The famine is over! The famine is over! The curse be damned! Mayo have won the All-Ireland. Sam Maguire is coming home!” Stephan Grealis shouted as celebrations erupted.
The emotional commentary has resonated with supporters across Ireland with fans taking to X to express their delight.
“The sheer joy of the broadcast is heartwarming. Congratulations. Enjoy your celebration,” said one commenter.
Another said, “75 years of waiting not sure how I’d react but likely something along these lines. What a final.”
“I’m not even from Mayo but it was the best sporting event I’ve ever witnessed,” said another.
The clip continues to rack up views online, with supporters saying it perfectly captured the emotion of a moment generations of Mayo fans had waited a lifetime to witness.