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Mark O’Connor Helps Dingle Win All-Ireland Title in Extra-Time Thriller

He credited Geelong’s backing for enabling his hometown return, reaffirming commitment for the 2026 AFL season.

Overview

  • Dingle edged St Brigid’s 0-23 to 1-19 after extra time, with Mikey Geaney kicking the decisive point in the final seconds.
  • The victory completed a rare county, provincial and national sweep for the Kerry club this season.
  • O’Connor scored and produced a crucial late smother, then vowed to give Geelong his “absolute all” in the final year of his contract in 2026.
  • Patrick Dangerfield, Mark Blicavs and Jack Henry traveled to Dublin to support O’Connor, with Geelong adjusting training to accommodate the trip.
  • O’Connor thanked Geelong for its ongoing support following a past permission issue and now joins the small group to have won both an AFL premiership and an All-Ireland title.