Magnificent Mayo end Dublin's six year Championship winning streak

Mayo's victory was richly deserved and handed Dublin their first defeat in 45 championship fixtures.

Mayo's Tommy Conroy celebrates after scoring a point in their victory over Dublin in Saturday's All-Ireland semi-final at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

It was never going to be anything more than dramatic: the end of Dublin rule, Mayo’s emancipation from their grip.

Only an All-Ireland crown will be sweeter than this and Mayo know only too well that this will turn all so sour if it isn’t followed up in the final. But at the ninth attempt in Championship, nine years after their last SFC victory over Dublin, the county has every right to soak in the majesty of this win for a few days.