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GAA's Medal Overhaul Rewards the Faithful as Mayo Celebrates and Legends Are Remembered | Lavamgam

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GAA's Medal Overhaul Rewards the Faithful as Mayo Celebrates and Legends Are Remembered

The GAA confirmed a significant rule change that means Cillian O'Connor and Stephen Coen — two Mayo stalwarts who weren't in the final matchday panel — will finally receive Celtic Cross gold medals for the county's Sam Maguire triumph. Previously capped at 26 medals per squad, the Central Council voted last January to allow up to 35 identical medals for senior inter-county winners, following a proposal from Nenagh Eire Og.