The story of the Mayo football team and the 'curse'.
September 10, 2013
Mayo All Ireland champions 1951
Sunday, 15th September, 8pm, TG4
A new documentary on TG4 explores the story of the Mayo football team and the alleged curse that was put on them by a priest in 1951. Mayo God Help Us explores the legend of the curse and looks at Mayo football from '51 to 2013, focussing particularly on this year's campaign and looking forward to the upcoming final against Dublin. It speaks to players from the Team of '51, the younger generations, fans, priests and pundits and asks the question - can Mayo finally break the 'curse' when they face Dublin on the 22nd of September?
The legendary curse dated from 1951, the last time Mayo raised the Sam Maguire. The story goes that while passing through Foxford on their victorious drive home the team neglected to pay proper respect to a funeral. Enraged, a local priest cursed the team and the county that while any member of the team of '51 lived, Mayo would never win an All Ireland final. Sixty two years on and Mayo have yet to win again and only a handful of the team of '51 remain. Curse or coincidence?
To be aired on Sunday 15th September at 8pm on TG4.
Director: James Finlan
Producers: Johnny White/James Finlan
More information: Seanchas / Eireville productions:
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