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David Clifford was unmarkable at times against Galway

All-Ireland final ratings: Clifford and Walsh hit peaks

Kerry prevailed by four points against Galway but it was a final marked by some exceptional individual performances, especially from David Clifford and Shane Walsh.

Football • 24 Jul 22

All-Ireland SFC final recap: Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16

Read how it all unfolded as Kerry added to their All-Ireland final haul.

Football • 24 Jul 22

Gavin White (l) keeping tabs on Ciarán Kilkenny in the semi-final

White down to start as Galway & Kerry opt for no change

Both Galway and Kerry have named unchanged teams for Sunday's All-Ireland SFC final at Croke, with the Kingdom's Gavin White named to start despite coming off with a knee injury late on against Dublin in the semi-final.

Football • 22 Jul 22

Preview: Footballing blue-bloods face date with destiny

Two counties locked in mutual appreciation tussle for supremacy again - can Kerry complete the job after downing Dublin or will Galway's insurgent momentum carry them all the way to glory?

Football • 24 Jul 22

The Galway boss is looking to add to to the county's haul of nine All-Irelands so far

Joyce: 'Our lads will hold no fear of Kerry'

Galway manager Pádraic Joyce is relishing the chance of facing the footballing aristocrats of Kerry in Sunday's All-Ireland final.

Football • 21 Jul 22

O'Connor speaks to his players ahead of the semi-final win over Dublin

O'Connor's new Kerry project built with sturdier walls

Much work has been done by Jack O'Connor to ensure that Kerry are a much solid outfit in year one of his third coming as county boss.

Football • 21 Jul 22

"This year, Tadhg Morley has really cleaned up that D"

Keane: Morley the key to Kerry's defensive improvement

Former Kerry All-Ireland winner Barry John Keane says the build-up has been 'quiet' in the county following the dramatic win over Dublin and credits Tadhg Morley as being central to Kerry's defensive organisation in 2022

Football • 19 Jul 22

"Tyrone were a team who were going to find a way to get this job done."

Mayo walked themselves into a battle they couldn't win

Tyrone's qualities of improvisation and versatility married with a claustrophobic pressure on every Mayo possession ultimately set them apart in the game. They were a team who were going to find a way to get this job done no matter what.

All-Ireland Football Final • 13 Sep 21

Niall Morgan celebrates as Ryan O'Dnoghue (R) penalty goes wide

Dooher: Penalty miss was a 'big game-changer'

Tyrone joint manager Brian Dooher described Mayo's penalty miss as a 'big game-changer' and paid tribute to the Red Hand defence, which kept the Westerners goalless.

All-Ireland Football Final • 11 Sep 21

Cathal McShane once more scored a crucial goal

'Enigma' McShane can expect a big kiss from Morgan

Tyrone goalkeeper Niall Morgan paid tribute to goalscorer Cathal McShane, describing the super sub as an 'enigma' who can expect a kiss from the custodian tonight.

GAA • 11 Sep 21

Tyrone players celebrate with the Sam Maguire

Superb Tyrone claim crown as Mayo agony continues

Less than a month after almost forfeiting their place in the competition, Tyrone have won an unlikely All-Ireland, prolonging Mayo's extraordinary agony in All-Ireland finals.

All-Ireland Football Final • 13 Sep 21

'More than ever, this will be a game dictated by possession: How it can be engineered and how well it is used'

Adversity overcome - Finalists primed for one last push

In looking head to the All-Ireland final, Aidan O'Rourke hails both Mayo and Tyrone in overcoming obstacles that has left the duo well primed to take the most important step of all.

All-Ireland Football Final • 11 Sep 21

Tommy Conroy (L) and Enda Hession celebrate after beating Dublin

Mayo make two switches as Tyrone remain unchanged

Mayo manager James Horan has made two changes to his side for Saturday's All-Ireland football final clash with Tyrone, who field the same side that shocked Kerry in the semi-finals.

GAA • 10 Sep 21

Tyrone's Conor Shields (L) and Ronan McNamee celebrate after beating Kerry

McGinley: Tyrone thrive when they are underdogs

Enda McGinley thinks that Tyrone will be energised by knowing a majority of observers are willing and expecting Mayo to finally get over the line in Saturday's All-Ireland football final.

All-Ireland Football Final • 10 Sep 21

Mayo are looking to bridge a 70-year wait for Sam - while it's 13 years since Tyrone last triumphed

Mayo v Tyrone - All-Ireland final: All you need to know

We cast an eye over this year's final, where Mayo and Tyrone meet in the decider for the first time.

All-Ireland Football Final • 11 Sep 21

Tyrone's Cathal McShane and Mayo's Aidan O'Shea

Tomás Ó Sé's All-Ireland football final verdict

Tomás Ó Sé finds it hard to pick a winner between Mayo and Tyrone in Saturday's All-Ireland football final.

GAA • 10 Sep 21

Tyrone and Mayo have reached the final after both beating one of the All-Ireland favourites in the semi-finals

Preview: Mayo and Tyrone spy glorious opportunity

A straight knockout championship only caught fire at the semi-final stage and now hopes are high for a competitive and hard to predict final between the counties who eliminated hot favourites Kerry and Dublin.

All-Ireland Football Final • 11 Sep 21

Horan has taken the bull***t out of Mayo football

Gamechanger Horan needs title to set seal on great era

Nearly 11 years ago, James Horan took over a despondent Mayo. Almost immediately, he rejuvenated the county and kick-started an era in the spotlight

All-Ireland Football Final • 10 Sep 21

Bohan admits Dubs weren't ready for Meath's 'intensity'

Dublin manager Mick Bohan admitted that he hadn't expected Meath to bring such intensity as the Royals de-throned their city neighbours at Croke Park.

GAA • 06 Sep 21

Meath's players enjoying the county's first senior All-Ireland

Meath boss Murray delighted players backed themselves

Meath manager Eamonn Murray said he never doubted that his team would win the All-Ireland after their two point victory over Dublin at Croke Park.

GAA • 06 Sep 21

Meath captain Shauna Ennis lifts the Brendan Martin Cup

Meath the champions after stunning Dublin at Croke Park

Meath caused one of the great football shocks to win a first ever senior All-Ireland football title, and deny Dublin the five-in-a-row in the process.

GAA • 06 Sep 21

Aidan O'Shea was replaced during the second half of Mayo's semi-final win over Dublin

Séamus O'Shea questions 'obsession' with brother Aidan

Séamus O'Shea doesn't understand the "obsession" around the performances of his brother Aidan and feels no inter-county player is subjected to greater scrutiny.

GAA • 02 Sep 21

All tickets for the final have been allocated

Lack of 'expertise' behind GAA's decision to cap crowd

GAA president Larry McCarthy tells RTÉ's Morning Ireland that a lack of "expertise" was the reason the association decided against increasing the capacity for the upcoming All-Ireland football final.

GAA • 02 Sep 21

41,150 is the current capacity limit for the final

Slight increase in Croke Park capacity for final

The GAA has ruled out a major change in the attendance for the All-Ireland Football Championship final between Tyrone and Mayo despite the update in regulations, with just an extra 1,150 tickets set to become available.

GAA • 01 Sep 21

The 2021 All-Ireland final will throw-in at 3pm on 4 September

Afternoon throw-in for re-scheduled All-Ireland final

Both this year's All-Ireland football final and the delayed meeting between Tyrone and Kerry will throw-in at 3pm on Saturday afternoon.

GAA • 11 Aug 21