SMALL PRINT:WITH ENDA Kenny already installed as Taoiseach, Mayo continues its takeover of Ireland with the Mayo Alive Festival on June 19th, when parts of Dublin will become Mayo-fied for the day.
Six venues across the city will be reclaimed as Mayo men and women such as the Saw Doctors, Tommy Fleming, and the Gráinne Uail Pirate Extravaganza show Dubs what Mayo has to offer. There also be an opportunity to check out some less traditional Mayo pursuits such as zip-wiring, zorbing, and paddle-boarding on the Liffey. So which county is better?
Mayo Vs Dublin: The Ultimate Contest
Leadership
Mayo has Enda Kenny; Dublin has Jedward.
Mayo 1 – 0 Dublin
Size
Mayo is the third-largest county in Ireland at 5,585 km2. Dublin is just 921 km2.
Mayo 2 – 0 Dublin
Shoreline
Mayo has some of the best Blue Flag beaches in the country, but Dublin has Dún Laoghaire pier, the Forty Foot, Bull Island, Howth pier, Malahide and more.
Mayo 2 – 1 Dublin
Cuisine
Mayo folk are fond of ribs and cabbage. Dubliners own the spice burger.
Mayo 2 – 2 Dublin
Football
Mayo has three All-Ireland Senior Football Championships under its belt. Dublin has a whopping 22. Mayo 2 – 3 Dublin
Historical points of interest
Mayo has the Ceide Fields; Dublin has the remnants of the Vikings.
Mayo 3 – 3 Dublin
Language
Mayo has a Gaeltacht area the size of the capital. Dublin has "what's the story" and "deadly buzz".
Mayo 4 – 3 Dublin
Mayo wins. Resistance is futile. For more information on the new Mayo overlords, go to mayoalivefestival.com.
