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

Sat, 31 Jul, 2021 - 15:59

Paul Keane, Croke Park

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.

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