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In Pictures: GAA Action 26 August

Updated: Sunday, 26 Aug 2012 20:30

Images from a day of All-Ireland football semi-finals

Meath goalkeeper Robert Burlingham (r) and Jason Quinn of Mayo compete for a high ball during the minor game
Meath goalkeeper Robert Burlingham (r) and Jason Quinn of Mayo compete for a high ball during the minor game
Fiachra Ward of Meath is surrounded by a posse of Mayo players
Fiachra Ward of Meath is surrounded by a posse of Mayo players
Michael Plunkett of Mayo attempts to dispossess Cillian O'Sullivan of Meath
Michael Plunkett of Mayo attempts to dispossess Cillian O'Sullivan of Meath
Meath minor manager Andy McEntee (red bib) celebrates his side's late winning goal
Meath minor manager Andy McEntee (red bib) celebrates his side's late winning goal
Sean Moran of Mayo is consoled after his side's 2-11 to 1-12 defeat
Sean Moran of Mayo is consoled after his side's 2-11 to 1-12 defeat
But it was the joy of victory for Meath's Patrick Kennelly (top), Brian Power (middle) and Harry Rooney (bottom)
But it was the joy of victory for Meath's Patrick Kennelly (top), Brian Power (middle) and Harry Rooney (bottom)
Chrisy Murray from Raphoe, Co Donegal, plays the pipes on Jones's Road before the senior game
Chrisy Murray from Raphoe, Co Donegal, plays the pipes on Jones's Road before the senior game
The Artane Band prepare to take to the field
The Artane Band prepare to take to the field
Well-known Cork GAA fan Cyril Kavanagh is surrounded by fellow Rebels
Well-known Cork GAA fan Cyril Kavanagh is surrounded by fellow Rebels
The Cork team stand for the national anthem
The Cork team stand for the national anthem
Donegal's Ryan Bradley chases down Cork captain Graham Canty
Donegal's Ryan Bradley chases down Cork captain Graham Canty
Colm O'Neill is sandwiched between Neil McGee and Mark McHugh of Donegal
Colm O'Neill is sandwiched between Neil McGee and Mark McHugh of Donegal
Donegal's Neil Gallagher takes a hard fall
Donegal's Neil Gallagher takes a hard fall
Mark McHugh of Donegal shields possession from Colm O'Neill of Cork
Mark McHugh of Donegal shields possession from Colm O'Neill of Cork
Cork manager Conor Counihan (r) and Donegal manager Jim McGuinness watch on from the sideline
Cork manager Conor Counihan (r) and Donegal manager Jim McGuinness watch on from the sideline
Colm McFadden of Donegal wrestles Graham Canty for the ball
Colm McFadden of Donegal wrestles Graham Canty for the ball
Cork's Paul Kerrigan and Paddy McGrath of Donegal tussle for possession
Cork's Paul Kerrigan and Paddy McGrath of Donegal tussle for possession
Cork's Colm O'Neill sees a shot come back off the crossbar
Cork's Colm O'Neill sees a shot come back off the crossbar
A delighted Donegal supporter after the final whistle
A delighted Donegal supporter after the final whistle
Donegal's Karl Lacey and Eamonn McGee celebrate their 0-16 to 1-11 success
Donegal's Karl Lacey and Eamonn McGee celebrate their 0-16 to 1-11 success
A dejected Cork fan is left to mull over his side's loss
A dejected Cork fan is left to mull over his side's loss
Donegal manager Jim McGuinness and captain Michael Murphy celebrate reaching the All-Ireland final
Donegal manager Jim McGuinness and captain Michael Murphy celebrate reaching the All-Ireland final