Are you a Mayo person living abroad? How are you feeling in the aftermath of the county’s triumph in the All-Ireland football final after 75 years?Are you still pinching yourself? Tell us how you heard the result, did you watch the match live over breakfast or in the middle of the night? Were there tears, screams, singing? We’d like to gather the thoughts and feelings of Mayo people living abroad. Tell us your past memories of Mayo disappointments. How did you explain to people in your adopted home about what this win means to you? Did it stir up feelings of homesickness? Have you been talking to family and friends back in Mayo? Have you been listening to The Saw Doctors’ Green and Red of Mayo on repeat, or decorating your house in Mayo flags? Is Kobe McDonald your children’s newfound hero? Tell us about yourself, where in Mayo you are from and where you are living now.You can let us know what you think using the form below. Please limit your submissions to 400 words or less. Please include a phone number for verification purposes only. We will keep your contact details confidential. Please don’t use AI tools for your answers. Alternatively email abroad@irishtimes.com. We will curate a selection of submissions for an article but please note we may not publish every submission we receive.
Are you a Mayo person living abroad? How did you celebrate the All-Ireland win?
Share your story: Have you told your friends and neighbours why this All-Ireland win means so much to you?












