James Horan
IrelandathleteMale7.5Global Dominance: 0.00%James Horan is a prominent Irish Gaelic football manager and former player, best known for his leadership of the Mayo senior football team. Under his management, Mayo reached multiple All-Ireland finals and is recognized for his tactical acumen and ability to develop players, making him a respected figure in the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) community.
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James Horan is recognized as one of the key figures in Mayo's football history.
A whole people unchained as Croke Park turns into a theatre of happy Mayo tears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-27
James Horan banished non-performances like 2004 and 2006 from the suite of possibilities for Mayo.
Honourable defeat might be the best Mayo can hope for against Kerry – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-23
James Horan is the deceased father whose will is being contested by his daughter Eileen Martin.
Daughter challenges late father’s actions, leading to only son getting Raheny home – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-26
Msgr James Horan was instrumental in getting Knock airport off the ground.
Frank McNally on a belated first visit to Knock Airport, 40 years on – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-23James Horan was 38 when he took the Mayo job, having previously won a club title with Ballintubber.
As a player Andy Moran was relentlessly positive. Mayo need that now – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-14
James Horan is a former Mayo manager who lamented the lack of a centre of excellence.
Why were the GAA’s top officials in Westport? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-31
James Horan commented that the rules look like they were designed to suit Kerry football.
For once hoping the championship will produce good football doesn’t make you a prize idiot – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-04
James Horan discussed the 12 v 11 rule on The Examiner football podcast.
Most of the new football rules work well enough without allowing goalkeepers the run of the place – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
