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Here are our 54 favourite images from this year’s All-Ireland Championship

There has been no shortage of drama or excitement over the past few moments, and the following images captured some of the competition’s key moments.

24/09/12 17,184 Views 2 Comments

Here are our 54 favourite images from this year’s All-Ireland Championship
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  • Statue of Saint Patrick at the foot of Croagh Patrick 20/9/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Supporters Preview, Co. Mayo 20/9/2012 A general view of the statue of Saint Patrick at the foot of Croagh Patrick in Murrisk Co. Mayo Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer

  • Sculptors decorated in the county colours on the Dry Arch Roundabout in Letterkenny 20/9/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Supporters Preview, Co. Donegal 20/9/2012 Sculptors decorated in the county colours on the Dry Arch Roundabout in Letterkenny, Co. Dublin Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Kieran Murray

  • A view of a painted shed in a field on the road to Claremorris 20/9/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Supporters Preview, Co. Mayo 20/9/2012 A view of a painted shed in a field on the road to Claremorris Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***

  • General view of ground staff preparing Croke Park 18/9/2012

    2012 FBD Kilmacud Crokes All Ireland Football 7s Launch, Croke Park, Dublin 18/9/2012 2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the Kilmacud Crokes All Ireland Football 7s competition. This yearÕs competition takes place on Saturday, 22nd September 2012. General view of ground staff preparing Croke Park ahead of this Sunday's All Ireland Football Final between Mayo and Donegal Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer

  • A Mayo fan celebrates a score 2/9/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 2/9/2012 Dublin vs Mayo A Mayo fan celebrates a score Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy *** Local Caption ***

  • A Mayo supporter celebrates a score 2/9/2012Ê

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 2/9/2012 Dublin vs Mayo A Mayo supporter celebrates a score during the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan

  • Diarmuid Connolly

    A Mayo player, obscured by the shade, attempting to block Diarmuid Connolly’s shot. Image Credit: Cathal Noonan (@CathalIRL)

  • Diarmuid Connolly, Eoghan O'Gara and Kevin Nolan 2/9/2012Ê

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 2/9/2012 Dublin vs Mayo Dublin's Diarmuid Connolly, Eoghan O'Gara and Kevin Nolan attempt to punch the ball into the Mayo net during the final moment of the match Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan

  • A dejected Ger Brennan 2/9/2012Ê

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 2/9/2012 Dublin vs Mayo A dejected Ger Brennan of Dublin as Mayo players celebrate at the final whistle Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan

  • A Mayo fan 2/9/2012Ê

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 2/9/2012 Dublin vs Mayo A Mayo fan Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan *** Local Caption ***

  • Tess McFadden 26/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park 26/8/2012 Cork vs Donegal 7 year old Tess McFadden from Donegal Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy *** Local Caption ***

  • Neil Gallagher takes a hard fall 26/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park 26/8/2012 Cork vs Donegal Donegal's Neil Gallagher takes a hard fall Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy *** Local Caption ***

  • A dejected Cork fan left in Croke Park 26/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park 26/8/2012 Cork vs Donegal A dejected Cork fan left in Croke Park Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy *** Local Caption ***

  • Mark McHugh celebrates the final whistle 26/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park 26/8/2012 Cork vs Donegal Donegal's Mark McHugh celebrates the final whistle Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy *** Local Caption ***

  • Aidan Walsh reacts after a missed scoring chance 26/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park 26/8/2012 Cork vs Donegal Cork's Aidan Walsh reacts after a missed scoring chance Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan

  • A view of the Artane Band 26/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park 26/8/2012 Cork vs Donegal A view of the Artane Band Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***

  • Donegal fans celebrate a point 26/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park 26/8/2012 Cork vs Donegal Donegal fans celebrate a point Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy *** Local Caption ***

  • Colm O'Neill hits the cross bar in the second half 26/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park 26/8/2012 Cork vs Donegal Cork's Colm O'Neill hits the cross bar in the second half Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

  • Eamonn McGee and Paul Kerrigan 26/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final 26/8/2012 Cork vs Donegal Donegal's Eamonn McGee and Paul Kerrigan of Cork Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

  • General view of the game in front of Hill 16 4/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final 4/8/2012 Dublin vs Laois General view of the game in front of Hill 16 Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

  • Eoghan O'Gara with Kevin Meaney 4/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final 4/8/2012 Dublin vs Laois Eoghan O'Gara of Dublin with Kevin Meaney of Laois Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***

  • Leo McLoone and Shane Enright 5/8/2012Ê

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Donegal vs Kerry Donegal's Leo McLoone and Shane Enright of Kerry Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

  • Brendan Kealy and Aidan O'Mahony look on as Michael Murphy celebrates a goal 5/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Donegal vs Kerry Kerry goalkeeper Brendan Kealy and Aidan O'Mahony look on as Michael Murphy of Donegal celebrates a goal Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Colm O'Neill *** Local Caption ***

  • Kieran Donaghy dejected 5/8/2012Ê

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Donegal vs Kerry Kerry's Kieran Donaghy dejected Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

  • Colm McFadden celebrates 5/8/2012Ê

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Donegal vs Kerry Donegal's Colm McFadden celebrates Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan *** Local Caption ***

  • Anthony Maher and Ryan Bradley compete for a high ball 5/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Donegal vs Kerry Kerry's Anthony Maher and Ryan Bradley of Donegal compete for a high ball Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Colm O'Neill

  • Donegal fans celebrate 5/8/2012Ê

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Donegal vs Kerry Donegal fans celebrate Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

  • Marty Duffy talks to Killian Young and Mark McHugh 5/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final 5/8/2012 Donegal vs Kerry Referee Marty Duffy talks to Kerry's Killian Young and Mark McHugh of Donegal Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

  • A dejected Colm Cooper leaves the field 5/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Donegal vs Kerry A dejected Colm Cooper leaves the field Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Colm O'Neill

  • A young Donegal fan urges on his team 5/8/2012Ê

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Donegal vs Kerry A young Donegal fan urges on his team Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan *** Local Caption ***

  • Paul Galvin dejected 5/8/2012Ê

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Donegal vs Kerry Kerry's Paul Galvin dejected Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

  • Colm O'Neill scores his sides second goal 5/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Cork vs Kildare Cork's Colm O'Neill scores his sides second goal Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

  • Paul Kerrigan celebrates after Corks first goal 5/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Cork vs Kildare Paul Kerrigan celebrates after Corks first goal Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan *** Local Caption ***

  • A Fight breaks out 5/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Cork vs Kildare A Fight breaks out Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan *** Local Caption ***

  • Kieran McGeeney and John Doyle of Kildare disappointed 5/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Cork vs Kildare Kieran McGeeney and John Doyle of Kildare disappointed as they leave the pitch Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan *** Local Caption ***

  • Conor Counihan 5/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Cork vs Kildare Cork manager Conor Counihan Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Colm O'Neill *** Local Caption ***

  • Alan Dillon on the attack 4/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 4/8/2012 Mayo vs Down Alan Dillon of Mayo on the attack Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***

  • Kevin McLoughlin and Conor Garvey 4/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 4/8/2012 Mayo vs Down Mayo's Kevin McLoughlin and Conor Garvey of Down Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

  • Michael Conroy scores his sides third goal 4/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 4/8/2012 Mayo vs Down Mayo's Michael Conroy scores his sides third goal Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

  • James McCartan dejected toward's the end of the game 4/8/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 4/8/2012 Mayo vs Down Down manager James McCartan dejected toward's the end of the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***

  • A general view of Croke Park on All Ireland Football Final's Day 23/9/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo A general view of Croke Park on All Ireland Football Final's Day Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***

  • Kenny Kelly, Ken Cowley and Joe Lafferty 23/9/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Kenny Kelly, Ken Cowley and Joe Lafferty from Carndonagh Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy *** Local Caption ***

  • Mayo fans looking for tickets 23/9/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Mayo fans looking for tickets Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy *** Local Caption ***

  • Michael Murphy scores the first goal of the game 23/9/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Michael Murphy of Donegal scores the first goal of the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***

  • Colm McFadden celebrates scoring a goal 23/9/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Donegal's Colm McFadden celebrates scoring a goal Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy *** Local Caption ***

  • Michael Murphy lifts the Sam Maguire 23/9/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Donegal captain Michael Murphy lifts the Sam Maguire Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

  • James Horan reacts during the final moments 23/9/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Mayo manager James Horan reacts during the final moments of the match Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan

  • David Walsh and team mates jump on Paul Durcan at the end of the game 23/9/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo David Walsh (top) and team mates jump on goalkeeper Paul Durcan at the end of the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***

  • Donegal fans celebrate on Hill 16 23/9/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Donegal fans celebrate on Hill 16 after the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

  • Donegal players celebrate with the Sam Maguire 23/9/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Donegal players celebrate with the Sam Maguire cup after the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan

  • Lee Keegan dejected at the end of the game 23/9/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Lee Keegan of Mayo dejected at the end of the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***

  • Donegal supports celebrate their sides second goal 23/9/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Donegal supports celebrate their sides second goal Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***

  • President Michael D Higgins meets the Donegal team 23/9/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo President Michael D Higgins meets the Donegal team Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***

  • Jim McGuinness with his son Jim Jr 23/9/2012

    GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Donegal's manager Jim McGuinness with his son Jim Jr and the Sam Maguire Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Supporters Preview, Co. Mayo 20/9/2012 A general view of the statue of Saint Patrick at the foot of Croagh Patrick in Murrisk Co. Mayo Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Supporters Preview, Co. Donegal 20/9/2012 Sculptors decorated in the county colours on the Dry Arch Roundabout in Letterkenny, Co. Dublin Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Kieran Murray
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Supporters Preview, Co. Mayo 20/9/2012 A view of a painted shed in a field on the road to Claremorris Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***
  • 2012 FBD Kilmacud Crokes All Ireland Football 7s Launch, Croke Park, Dublin 18/9/2012 2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the Kilmacud Crokes All Ireland Football 7s competition. This yearÕs competition takes place on Saturday, 22nd September 2012. General view of ground staff preparing Croke Park ahead of this Sunday's All Ireland Football Final between Mayo and Donegal Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 2/9/2012 Dublin vs Mayo A Mayo fan celebrates a score Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 2/9/2012 Dublin vs Mayo A Mayo supporter celebrates a score during the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan
  • A Mayo player, obscured by the shade, attempting to block Diarmuid Connolly’s shot. Image Credit: Cathal Noonan (@CathalIRL)
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 2/9/2012 Dublin vs Mayo Dublin's Diarmuid Connolly, Eoghan O'Gara and Kevin Nolan attempt to punch the ball into the Mayo net during the final moment of the match Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 2/9/2012 Dublin vs Mayo A dejected Ger Brennan of Dublin as Mayo players celebrate at the final whistle Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 2/9/2012 Dublin vs Mayo A Mayo fan Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park 26/8/2012 Cork vs Donegal 7 year old Tess McFadden from Donegal Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park 26/8/2012 Cork vs Donegal Donegal's Neil Gallagher takes a hard fall Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park 26/8/2012 Cork vs Donegal A dejected Cork fan left in Croke Park Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park 26/8/2012 Cork vs Donegal Donegal's Mark McHugh celebrates the final whistle Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park 26/8/2012 Cork vs Donegal Cork's Aidan Walsh reacts after a missed scoring chance Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park 26/8/2012 Cork vs Donegal A view of the Artane Band Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park 26/8/2012 Cork vs Donegal Donegal fans celebrate a point Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park 26/8/2012 Cork vs Donegal Cork's Colm O'Neill hits the cross bar in the second half Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final 26/8/2012 Cork vs Donegal Donegal's Eamonn McGee and Paul Kerrigan of Cork Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final 4/8/2012 Dublin vs Laois General view of the game in front of Hill 16 Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final 4/8/2012 Dublin vs Laois Eoghan O'Gara of Dublin with Kevin Meaney of Laois Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Donegal vs Kerry Donegal's Leo McLoone and Shane Enright of Kerry Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Donegal vs Kerry Kerry goalkeeper Brendan Kealy and Aidan O'Mahony look on as Michael Murphy of Donegal celebrates a goal Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Colm O'Neill *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Donegal vs Kerry Kerry's Kieran Donaghy dejected Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Donegal vs Kerry Donegal's Colm McFadden celebrates Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Donegal vs Kerry Kerry's Anthony Maher and Ryan Bradley of Donegal compete for a high ball Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Colm O'Neill
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Donegal vs Kerry Donegal fans celebrate Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final 5/8/2012 Donegal vs Kerry Referee Marty Duffy talks to Kerry's Killian Young and Mark McHugh of Donegal Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Donegal vs Kerry A dejected Colm Cooper leaves the field Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Colm O'Neill
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Donegal vs Kerry A young Donegal fan urges on his team Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Donegal vs Kerry Kerry's Paul Galvin dejected Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Cork vs Kildare Cork's Colm O'Neill scores his sides second goal Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Cork vs Kildare Paul Kerrigan celebrates after Corks first goal Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Cork vs Kildare A Fight breaks out Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Cork vs Kildare Kieran McGeeney and John Doyle of Kildare disappointed as they leave the pitch Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 5/8/2012 Cork vs Kildare Cork manager Conor Counihan Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Colm O'Neill *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 4/8/2012 Mayo vs Down Alan Dillon of Mayo on the attack Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 4/8/2012 Mayo vs Down Mayo's Kevin McLoughlin and Conor Garvey of Down Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 4/8/2012 Mayo vs Down Mayo's Michael Conroy scores his sides third goal Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 4/8/2012 Mayo vs Down Down manager James McCartan dejected toward's the end of the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo A general view of Croke Park on All Ireland Football Final's Day Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Kenny Kelly, Ken Cowley and Joe Lafferty from Carndonagh Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Mayo fans looking for tickets Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Michael Murphy of Donegal scores the first goal of the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Donegal's Colm McFadden celebrates scoring a goal Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Donegal captain Michael Murphy lifts the Sam Maguire Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Mayo manager James Horan reacts during the final moments of the match Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo David Walsh (top) and team mates jump on goalkeeper Paul Durcan at the end of the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Donegal fans celebrate on Hill 16 after the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Donegal players celebrate with the Sam Maguire cup after the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Lee Keegan of Mayo dejected at the end of the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Donegal supports celebrate their sides second goal Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo President Michael D Higgins meets the Donegal team Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer *** Local Caption ***
  • GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 23/9/2012 Donegal vs Mayo Donegal's manager Jim McGuinness with his son Jim Jr and the Sam Maguire Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

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