Kobe McDonald
Mayo and Crossmolina Deel Rovers Gaelic footballer (born 2008)
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Kobe McDonald (Irish: Kobe Mac Dómhnaill) (born 8 December 2007) is a Gaelic footballer who plays as a forward for the Mayo county team[1] and at club level for Crossmolina Deel Rovers.[2] He will move codes in late 2026 when he starts his professional career with St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League.[3]
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| Born | 8 December 2007 Mayo, Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Student | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relative | Ciarán McDonald (Father) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Gaelic football | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Corner forward/Half forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| *Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 27 June 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Personal life
McDonald's father is former Mayo gaelic footballer and All Star Ciarán McDonald.
McDonald attends Gortnor Abbey in Crossmolina, where he is a leaving certificate student.[4]
Crossmolina Deel Rovers
Mayo
Underage
Minor
In 2024, McDonald won the Connacht Minor Football Championship[7] with Mayo subsequently reaching the All-Ireland Minor Football Championship semi-final, losing to Armagh. He finished the year as the leading scorer in the minor football championship, amassing 4-30 across 7 matches.
Under 20
McDonald was a member of the Under-20 panel as well as the senior panel in 2026. Keith Higgins served as manager of the U-20 Mayo team. Mayo qualified for the Connacht final against Roscommon.[8]
Senior
2026
National League
McDonald made his senior debut for Mayo in a league win over Monaghan on 22 February 2026, scoring 1-4.[9] In his second league appearance, McDonald scored 0-02 in a win versus Armagh.[10] McDonald’s final 2026 league appearance was in a 16 point loss to Kerry, he scored 0-01.[11]
Connacht Senior Football Championship
McDonald made his championship debut as an 18 year old Leaving Cert student against Roscommon. Starting corner-forward, he scored 0-06 as Mayo lost 2-25 to 1-18.[12]
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
Mayo were drawn to face Monaghan in Round 1 of the All-Ireland Championship. In Clones, Mayo won on a 1-24 to 2-20 scoreline. McDonald contributed 1-04 from corner forward.[13]
Mayo played Tyrone in the winners side of Round 2.
After their round 2 loss, Mayo were drawn against Meath in Round 3.
Mayo beat Cork in the All-Ireland Quarter-Final on a 0-23 to 0-18 scoreline. McDonald scored 0-04 in his first senior appearance in Croke Park.
AFL Career
| Kobe McDonald | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Kobe McDonald | ||
| Born |
8 December 2007 Mayo, Ireland | ||
| Original team | Crossmolina Deel Rovers/Mayo | ||
| Draft | Category B | ||
| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | St Kilda | ||
| Number | 42 | ||
| Playing career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2026 - Present | St Kilda | ||
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
In November 2025, McDonald signed with St. Kilda as a Category B rookie. His arrival in Australia is delayed until after he completes his Leaving Certificate examinations.[14]
Underage GAA Statistics
- As of match played 31 May 2026
| Team | Year | Connacht | All-Ireland | Total | ||||
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| Apps | Score | Apps | Score | Apps | Score | |||
| Mayo Minor | 2023 | 0 | 0-00 | 0 | 0–00 | 0 | 0–00 | |
| Mayo Minor | 2024 | 5 | 3-21 | 2 | 1–09 | 7 | 4–30 | |
| Mayo U-20 | 2026 | 0 | 0-00 | 0 | 0–00 | 0 | 0–00 | |
| Total | 0 | 0-00 | 0 | 0–00 | 0 | 0–00 | ||
Senior GAA Statistics
- As of match played 20 June 2026
| Team | Year | FBD Insurance League | National League | Connacht | All-Ireland | Total | ||||||
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| Apps | Score | Division | Apps | Score | Apps | Score | Apps | Score | Apps | Score | ||
| Mayo | 2026 | 0 | 0-00 | Division 1 | 3 | 1–07 | 1 | 0–06 | 4 | 1–15 | 8 | 2-28 |
| Total | 0 | 0-00 | 3 | 1–07 | 1 | 0–06 | 4 | 1–15 | 8 | 2–28 | ||
Championship appearances
| List of appearances | |||||||
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| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | W/L/D | Competition | |
| 1 | 26 April 2026 | MacHale Park | Roscommon | 0–06 | 1–18 : 2–25 | L | Connacht Semi-Final |
| 2 | 31 May 2026 | St Tiernach's Park | Monaghan | 1–04 | 1–24 : 2–20 | W | All-Ireland Round 1 |
| 3 | 14 June 2026 | Healy Park | Tyrone | 0–03 | 1–18 : 0–22 | L | All-Ireland Round 2A |
| 4 | 20 June 2026 | MacHale Park | Meath | 0–04 | 0–22 : 2–13 | W | All-Ireland Round 3 |
| 5 | 27 June 2026 | Croke Park | Cork | 0–04 | 0–23 : 0–18 | W | All-Ireland Quarter-Final |
| 6 | 11 July 2026 | Croke Park | Louth | 0–00 | 0–00 : 0–00 | N/A | All-Ireland Semi-Final |
GAA Honours
Mayo
- Connacht Minor Football Championship
- (1): 2024
Crossmolina Deel Rovers
- Mayo Minor A Football Championship
- (1): 2025
- Mayo Under 16 A Football Championship
- (1): 2023
