All-Ireland champions Mayo have secured six places on the 2026 GAA All-Stars team, which features 11 first-time winners and representatives from eight different counties – the highest number since 2010. The selections were announced on 29 October 2026.
Mayo's six representatives
Defenders Sam Callinan and Enda Hession, forwards Darragh Beirne and Kobe McDonald, and Footballer of the Year nominees Jack Carney and Ryan O'Donoghue make up the Mayo contingent. O'Donoghue previously won an All-Star in 2021. McDonald and Beirne are also nominated for Young Footballer of the Year; McDonald has since begun a career in the Australian Football League.
Kerry's Clifford adds seventh award
Kerry forward David Clifford earns his seventh All-Star, moving alongside Kerry great Mikey Sheehy and closing in on Colm Cooper (eight) and Pat Spillane (nine). Clifford is joined by Kingdom teammates Jason Foley (third award) and Shane Murphy (first).
First-time winners from across the provinces
The 11 debutants include Armagh wing-back Jarly Óg Burns (son of GAA president Jarlath Burns), Tyrone midfielder Conn Kilpatrick, Monaghan wing-forward Stephen O'Hanlon, Westmeath captain Ronan Wallace, Louth centre-back Dara McDonnell, and Mayo's Callinan, Hession, Beirne, McDonald, and Carney. Dublin's sole representative is Niall Scully, winning his second All-Star after 2020.
Footballer and Young Footballer of the Year nominees
Footballer of the Year nominees: David Clifford (Fossa, Kerry), Ryan O'Donoghue (Belmullet, Mayo), Jack Carney (Kilmeena, Mayo). Young Footballer of the Year nominees: Darragh Beirne (Claremorris, Mayo), Kobe McDonald (Crossmolina Deel Rovers, Mayo), Dara McDonnell (Naomh Máirtín, Louth).
President's reaction and ceremony details
GAA president Jarlath Burns said the team reflects the competitiveness of the game and praised Mayo's rewarded season. He also noted the personal honour of presenting his own club's first All-Star to his son Jarly Óg. The 2026 All-Stars ceremony, where the Footballer of the Year will be crowned, takes place at Dublin's RDS Centre on Friday evening.
