MAYO’S All Ireland woes continue after Tyrone beat them to take the All Ireland title in a tense final in Dublin.
Ryan O'Donoghue of Mayo, right, is consoled by teammate Rob Hennelly following the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Mayo and Tyrone at Croke Park in DublinThe teams, who lined out at Croke Park this afternoon, battled to the end, but it was ultimately Tyrone’s match – with the final score Tyrone 2-14 to Mayo's 0-15.
Tommy Conroy of Mayo shoots wide of goal during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship FinalThere was elation among the Tyrone fans as their side lifted the Sam Maguire cup for the first time since 2008.
Brian Kennedy of Tyrone in action against Mayo players, left to right, Pádraig O'Hora, Kevin McLoughlin, and Tommy Conroy during today's tense final in DublinHowever the result meant the Mayo curse - which has allegedly dogged the team for 70years – continues.
Ryan O'Donoghue of Mayo reacts after missing a penalty during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship FinalThe western county have failed to win the Sam Maguire Cup since 1951.
Tommy Conroy of Mayo in action against Pádraig Hampsey of TyroneDespite reaching ten All-Ireland Finals since 1989, Mayo have consistently lost out at the final hurdle.
Pádraig Hampsey, left, and Kieran McGeary of Tyrone celebrate with supporters after winning the All-Ireland finalMany attribute their losses to a ‘curse’ placed on the team in 1951, by a priest - or a witch, depending on which version of the story you've heard – who promised they would not win another championship until the last member of the 1951 team had died.
