Mayo earn six All-Stars as 11 players win first award

Six players from Mayo, who recently clinched their first All-Ireland title in 75 years, have been named in the 2026 All-Star football team. Defenders Sam Callinan and Enda Hession, as well as forwards Darragh Beirne and Kobe McDonald, are among the recipients alongside nominees Jack Carney and Ryan O Donoghue. Kerry's David Clifford, another nominee, secures his seventh All-Star award, joining fellow Kerryman Mikey Sheehy.

A total of eight counties are represented in the team for the first time since 2010, with 11 players making their All-Star debuts, a record since 2022. Ulster counties Armagh, Tyrone, and Monaghan each contribute one player to the team. Mayo captain Ronan Wallace and Louth's Dara McDonnell also earn their spots following their teams' successful campaigns in the Leinster SFC and All-Ireland semi-finals respectively.

Niall Scully, Dublin's sole representative, receives his second All-Star selection. GAA President Jarlath Burns praised the competitive nature of this season, stating that the All-Star team reflects the intense nature of modern Gaelic football. The 2026 All-Stars ceremony, which will crown the Footballer of the Year, is scheduled for Friday evening.