Enda McGinley: Champions don't always win in sport

Enda McGinley

SOMETIMES, champions don’t always win.

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Legacy, in time, will matter to the Mayo players

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John McEntee: Plaudits must go to two great teams

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Mayo's classy Cillian O'Connor merits respect for his efforts

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Mayo can still lay claim to being a great side

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