The Gaelic football gods continue to curse Mayo. Another All-Ireland final defeat to Dublin, their second in a week, hints at a familiar narrative. Mayo didn’t leave Croke Park yesterday with legitimate complaints about refereeing decisions or pure old-fashioned misfortune. In an ironic sort of way, the Dublin ladies footballers are more like the Mayo men’s team than anyone else. They have endured similar levels of sporting heartbreak over the years, losing the past three…

Source: The Times September 24, 2017 23:26 UTC