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The Connacht side pushed for a goal of their own but to no avail. The game was sealed on 58 minutes as in typical Tyrone fashion a flowing counter-attack ended with a goal from Darren McCurry (\u00a9INPHO\/Ryan Byrne)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The myth of Mayo\u2019s GAA curse remains intact after Tyrone clinched the All-Ireland title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red and white flags were raised proudly in Dublin following a tight clash with Mayo at Croke Park on Saturday,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mayo has not won the senior football title since 1951, with some blaming an alleged curse placed on the team after allegedly not showing respect towards a funeral on their homecoming journey following that victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The story goes that the side would not win again under the curse until all the members of that team had died.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 70 years of pain continued as Mayo lost to Tyrone 2-14 to 0-15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was elation among the Tyrone fans as their side lifted the Sam Maguire cup for the first time since 2008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Northern Ireland\u2019s deputy First Minister Michelle O\u2019Neill was among those who took to Twitter to express their delight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAbsolutely over the moon. Sam is coming back to Tyrone after 13 years \u2026 what a performance. You have brought so much joy to our county after a difficult year. Particularly delighted for my neighbor Padraic Hampsey, a fantastic captain,\u201d she tweeted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an official statement, First Minister Paul Givan added his congratulations to Tyrone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe passion and determination of the team on the pitch has been mirrored by their supporters right across Northern Ireland and beyond,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell done to the players and all those associated in their success. They deserve their celebrations this evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is a significant achievement after what has been a very difficult period for elite sports. It is great to see our local sportspeople excel, and the Tyrone team has certainly done that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ms O\u2019Neill added: \u201cIn a time of uncertainty they gave the people of Tyrone hope, positivity and a cause for optimism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am immensely proud of all the players, management and those who have played a part in this incredible result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis campaign has not been without its challenges but was fought with real determination, and brought the county together in support of the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCommiserations to Mayo, it was the Red Hands\u2019 year and I hope the start of many more to come. Tyrone abu.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emerging from the stadium in Dublin, Gary O\u2019Donnell, from Galbally, Co Tyrone, said he was feeling \u201cabsolutely brilliant\u201d, despite his wife hailing from the rival county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy wife is from Mayo and she\u2019s not answering her phone so I have to go and look for her \u2013 at least one of us will be happy going up the road,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Danny Conwell, from Dunamanagh, said the victory \u201cfeels unreal\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joe McNulty and Deborah Kelly hailed it as \u201camazing\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe team is amazing, we thought at the start of the year, \u2018we\u2019ll see how we go\u2019, but from then on, every step on the way worked. Sam is coming home to Tyrone,\u201d Mr McNulty said.<\/p>\n

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