Keith Higgins sets aside All-Ireland agony to captain Mayo hurlers to Nicky Rackard Cup

Higgins, who scored seven points, five from play, finally enjoyed All-Ireland success at Croke Park

Mayo captain Keith Higgins celebrates at Croke Park. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Mayo 2-27 Tyrone 1-14 

Keith Higgins proved that if at first you don't succeed then simply try again, setting aside his All-Ireland agony with the Mayo footballers to captain the county's hurlers to Nicky Rackard Cup success.