It got even better for the Ulster champions when Colm McFadden buried their second goal
Mayo supporter Tom Farrell brought Daisy Brolly the donkey to Dublin for the occasionMeanwhile, thousands of fans were making their way to Croke ParkDublin captain David Byrne lifts the trophy after the Metropolitans' 0-14 to 1-05 victoryNeil MeGee rises above Michael Conroy of MayoRory Kavanagh bursts through the tackle of Alan DillonEnda Varley (l) and Eamon McGee compete for possessionMayo goalkeeper David Clarke prevents McFadden scoring a third first-half goal for DonegalMark McHugh holds off the challenge of Cillian O'ConnorThe good people of Ballyshannon, Co Donegal, were watching the gameMeath's Padraic Harnan is tackled by Ross McGowan of Dublin in the minor deciderWith many hoping the Westerners could land their first All-Ireland title since 1951
Mayo fans were in good form before the big matchThe Dublin minor squad celebrate their successDublin's Niall Scully is confronted by two Meath playersMichael Murphy becomes only the second Donegal captain to lift the Sam Maguire CupDonegal goalkeeper Paul Durcan savours the momentDonegal supporters on Hill 16 celebrate after their 2-11 to 0-13 victoryPresident Michael D Higgins meets the Mayo teamMayo's Lee Keegan is consoled by team-mate Jason Doherty at the end of the gameMark McHugh takes the acclaim of the crowdMuch to the delight of these two Donegal ladsThe Donegal team pose for a pre-match photo1992 Donegal captain Anthony Molloy (r) congratulates Michael Murphy
