Global Leaders and Musicians React to Historic Win
The county’s drought-breaking victory drew rapid responses from high-profile figures with personal ties to the region. UP MAYO,” while his brother Liam offered earlier congratulations on social media with the phrase “lick it up to Ras,” which internet sources define as a Jamaican expression meaning to nail something brilliantly, according to published reports detailing the brothers’ childhood travels between Manchester and Charlestown, where their mother Peggy was born.
Former US president Joe Biden shared a video message on Instagram and X, stating that the Sam Maguire Cup was coming home to Mayo for the first time in 75 years. Biden referenced a visit to Ballina three years prior, where he publicly backed the team’s championship prospects. Canadian prime minister Mark Carney also acknowledged the milestone on X, reposting a broadcast clip that surpassed eight million views by Monday morning. Carney, who visited Westport in June to tour his paternal grandparents’ homeplace, noted that the long-standing sports curse had finally lifted.
Cultural Impact and Public Celebrations
International news outlets covered the county’s victory alongside historical references to the 1951 funeral and the folklore surrounding a hexing priest. Meanwhile, public figures offered lighthearted takes on the outcome. Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville posted an Instagram selfie from Ashford Castle on the Galway-Mayo border, holding a green and red jersey to a Sawdoctors soundtrack and joking that his arrival brought the team luck, according to his social media post.
Did you know?
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney visited Westport in June to explore his paternal grandparents’ homeplace just weeks before the county claimed its historic victory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who posted congratulations to Mayo after the final?
Noel and Liam Gallagher, former US president Joe Biden, and Canadian prime minister Mark Carney all published congratulatory messages online, according to their official social media accounts.
What does “lick it up to Ras” mean?
The phrase is borrowed from Jamaica and means to nail something brilliantly, according to internet explanations cited in reports on Liam Gallagher’s post.
How long was Mayo’s championship drought?
The county’s victory ended a 75-year span without securing the Sam Maguire Cup, according to reports following the final.
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