This comedian tried to break the Mayo curse

Rory's Stories brought the two surviving members of the 1951 team together to help Mayo win the Sam Maguire once again.

This comedian tried to break the Mayo curse

As we covered

Read More:

And top of many minds is the infamous 'Mayo curse'.

The legend goes that after the 1951 All-Ireland final, the victorious Mayo team was passing through Foxford on the journey home to Ballina and failed to pay proper respect to a funeral ceremony. The residing priest was so furious he put a curse on Mayo football to never win a subsequent All-Ireland Final while any member of that 1951 team lived.

And while you may not believe in curses, that was the last time Mayo lifted the Sam Maguire, despite being in seven All-Irelands over the sixty-odd years.

Rory from Rory's Stories decided to do something about the curse and rounded up the two surviving members of the team to finish what 'should have been done a long time ago'.

That'll do it?

more courts articles

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges
Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court
Defendant in Cobh murder case further remanded in custody Defendant in Cobh murder case further remanded in custody

More in this section

Smartwatch with health app. Glowing neon icon on brick wall background Health watch: How much health data is healthy? 
Cork's wild salmon warrior Sally Ferns Barnes looks to the future Cork's wild salmon warrior Sally Ferns Barnes looks to the future
(C)2024 Disney. Disneyland Paris – Disneyland Hotel Re-Opening Watch: Iconic Disneyland Paris hotel re-opens after two year renovation
ieParenting Logo
Writers ieParenting

Our team of experts are on hand to offer advice and answer your questions here

Your digital cookbook

ieStyle Live 2021 Logo
ieStyle Live 2021 Logo

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Discover the great outdoors on Ireland's best walking trails

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Lifestyle
Newsletter

The best food, health, entertainment and lifestyle content from the Irish Examiner, direct to your inbox.

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited