Colin Sheridan: Two wins in 60 years. The West’s asleep

When Padraic Joyce is asked to explain Galway coming up short again, he only has to point to history

Mayo’s Aidan O’Shea after his side got knocked out. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie.

In much the same way that the only unifying theme of life is death, the same can be said for sport and losing. 

Everybody loses sooner or later, and some lose more than others. In 60 years of trying, Sam Maguire has crossed the river Shannon twice.