Reports have emerged that Kerry and Mayo are set to re-do their All-Ireland Final later this year in London.

Mayo’s win last month was one of the most emotional All-Ireland victories ever as they ended their 75-year drought without a Sam Maguire Cup. It was a story that captured the nation and created a huge international buzz.

With Kobe McDonald already set to move to Australia, news outlets Down Under covered Mayo’s win, hyping the 18-year-old, who has now landed in Melbourne to start life with St Kilda.

News of Mayo’s victory and celebrations was also covered by outlets in the States and the UK, with crowds gathering around Irish pubs in London.

With the huge Irish diaspora based in the UK, it’s no surprise to see a report from the Irish Independent stating that the GAA are planning a rematch of this year’s All-Ireland Final in London.

The supposed venue for the clash will be Saracens rugby’s StoneX Stadium in Hendon, North London. The ground normally holds 10,500 spectators, but can be increased to 15,000.

Plans for the clash between the two teams were already in the works before last month’s final, according to the report, with Mayo manager Andy Moran even visiting the stadium late last year after taking the top job at his home county.

One issue that will need to be cleared is the date of the match, supposedly pencilled in for Saturday, November 28. The GAA currently prohibits any challenge matches taking place prior to December, but it is hoped that they will give both Kerry and Mayo dispensation to play the clash.

The All-Ireland Champs were in London as recently as April, when they played in the Connacht SFC quarter-final against London at McGovern Park in Ruislip.

This clash will harken back to the old ‘Wembley tournament’ exhibition games that were played during the 1950s to 1970s on Whit weekend. Games regularly attracted over 30,000 fans at the home of English football.