Kerry pride: Broadcaster shares taxi with parents of All-Ireland hero

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An Irish podcaster and broadcaster has revealed how he shared a taxi out of Croke Park with the parents of one of Kerry's star players.
On Sunday, The Kingdom reclaimed the Sam Maguire following two years of anguish after they beat Donegal on a score of 1026 to 19 points.
It is the 39th All Ireland title for the Munster men led by Jack O'Connor, who hold the most titles in the history of the championships. Amongst the scorers for Kerry on the day was Austin Stacks star Joe O'Connor who put the final nail in the coffin when he popped the football into the back of the Donegal net in the 70th minute. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo
Amongst the scorers for Kerry on the day was Austin Stacks star Joe O'Connor who put the final nail in the coffin when he popped the football into the back of the Donegal net in the 70th minute.
It was the end of a stellar season and game for the midfielder, who captained the team in 2022.
With around 80,000 fans descending on the home of the GAA on Sunday, taxis would have been busy following the match as people departed the stadium.
Taxi out of Croke Park.Stopped by two lovely people from Tralee.Helen and Jim O'Connor ask if they might be able to hop in. They're off to the Burlington. They are rightly beaming with pride.
Their son's name is Joe and he plays for Kerry. pic.twitter.com/9bo3fllUNF — Eoin Sheahan (@EoinSheahan) July 27, 2025
Indeed, there was plenty to be happy about for Kerry fans as they departed Croke Park, and while the celebrations were getting underway many were eager to get to their respective destinations promptly.
Broadcaster Eoin Sheahan took to X to share that he had shared a taxi with a 'lovely' couple from Tralee, Co Kerry.
Sharing a picture alongside the couple, Eoin said: 'Taxi out of Croke Park. Stopped by two lovely people from Tralee. An Irish podcaster and broadcaster has revealed how he shared a taxi out of Croke Park with the parents of one of Kerry's star players. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy
'Helen and Jim O'Connor ask if they might be able to hop in. They're off to the Burlington. They are rightly beaming with pride.
'Their son's name is Joe and he plays for Kerry.'
Social media users took to the comments with two people commenting on Joe's resemblance to both his mum and dad.
One said: 'Hes like his mammy,' while another commented: 'Look at his auld lads hairline! Joe didn't lick it off a stone.'
A third praised: 'He is a monster footballer. You'd hate to mark him or owe him money… he'd haunt you.'
'Lovely is too small a word.' a fourth wrote.