As a long-time resident of the town, Donie Buckley might appreciate the comings and goings of coaches between Kerry and Mayo being likened to a Siege of Ennis. At this stage, it’s 14 years since O’Neill’s one season with Mayo before moving to Kerry. Mayo manager Andy Moran and coach Paddy Tally. After Tyrone, Down (once as coach, once as manager), Galway, Kerry and Derry, Mayo is Tally’s sixth different county assignment. Kerry and Mayo make it feel even smaller.

Source: Irish Examiner March 11, 2026 11:13 UTC