All-Ireland Football Finals
All the latest as Donegal and Kerry come head-to-head in both the minor and senior finals

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13:30
Hello and welcome to the Irish Times GAA live blog on a beautiful sunny, Sunday afternoon. Conditions are ideal at Croke Park. Shortly we’re going to catch with the Minor Final between Kerry and Donegal, the same two counties that will square off to see who’ll be taking home the Sam Maguire.
Kerry’s Eamon Fitzmaurice and his Donegal counterpart Jim McGuinness announced the following sides during the week.
KERRY: Brian Kelly; Marc Ó Sé, Aidan O’Mahony, Fionn Fitzgerald; Paul Murphy, Peter Crowley, Killian Young; Anthony Maher, David Moran; Stephen O’Brien, Johnny Buckley, Donnchadh Walsh; Paul Geaney, Kieran Donaghy, James O’Donoghue.
DONEGAL: Paul Durcan; Éamonn McGee, Neil McGee, Paddy McGrath; Anthony Tompson, Kael Lacey, Frank McGlynn; Neil Gallagher, Odhrán Mac Niallais; Christy Toye, Leo McLoone, Ryan McHugh; Patrick McBrearty, Michael Murphy, Colm Anthony McFadden.
The two counties have never met before in an All Ireland Final and indeed only once previously in the Championship (2012), a quarter-final in which the Ulster county prevailed by 1-12 to 1-10.
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13:31
Good morning! The most important day in football's calendar is finally here! Who'll win; Kerry or Donegal? #KYDL #GAA pic.twitter.com/xyZ44vtjWj
— The GAA (@officialgaa) September 21, 2014 -
13:32By the way an update on the Minor final to which we'll turn shortly is that Kerry lead Donegal by 0-4 to 0-3.
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13:32
It's early, but it's happening here in Tennessee! #GAA #GAAgo @GerardAnthonyB pic.twitter.com/G6wJsrNTYa
— Vivienne Nichols (@jamesblvd) September 21, 2014 -
13:33While people watch today's events at Croke Park, some are lucky enough to be present.
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13:33
Here again! My first Football final! #gaa pic.twitter.com/tOCTwJUyuJ
— Conor Donnelly (@conorjdonnelly) September 21, 2014 -
13:35Some supporters are very far away but equally committed to the cause.
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13:35
All set in Perth WA,pouring down with rain, but we won't be stopped.#Kerry4Sam @TheSundayGame @RTEgaa @SkySportsGAA pic.twitter.com/Q55umi77R5
— Anita O'Sullivan (@kerryanita) September 21, 2014 -
13:36You had men wearing jeans for an Armagh club football match but we prefer the old men in caps.
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13:36
I'm off to the #AllIrelandFinal today, should be a great match. Here's a photo from Croke Park in 1929..... #GAA pic.twitter.com/4e1Cpb2YAl
— Irish Archaeology (@irarchaeology) September 21, 2014 -
13:3620 mins Minor Final: Kerry 0-6 Donegal 0-5
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13:37
. @CrokePark looking well for the @officialgaa All Ireland football Final. Donegal v Kerry in minor & senior games pic.twitter.com/Eul3VO4t3C
— Darran Marshall (@DarranMarshall) September 21, 2014 -
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Hon Donegal ???????? #AllIrelandFinal pic.twitter.com/zp8QMeDHN6
— nicole. (@msnmccarron) September 21, 2014 -
13:38Irish Times photographer Eric Luke dug this picture out from the archives.
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13:38
For the day that's in it... here's Tory Island 35 years ago...from my old negatives #myoldnegatives #Donegal pic.twitter.com/zrb0HvCwdn
— Eric Luke (@EricLuke2) September 21, 2014 -
13:39Blue skies over Croker for the Minor match.
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13:39
All Ireland final day ???????? #NothingBeatsBeingThere #gaa #kerry #Donegal #football #croker pic.twitter.com/9bcZ0e8kU0
— Portobello GAA Club (@portobello_gaa) September 21, 2014 -
13:41Love this picture. Sums up GAA matches. Get there early. Have the sandwiches on hand along with a sup, the programme out for a leisurely read and the radio on.
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13:41
'Commitment!' This @Kerry_Official fan is in his seat nice and early ahead of the games today! @LiveGAAResults pic.twitter.com/JqZYp8Npaw
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) September 21, 2014 -
13:42Same people go to a great deal of effort to get their point across on match day.
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13:42
Still hours to go but we love this @officialdonegal themed house near @CrokePark! @LiveGAAResults @TheSundayGame pic.twitter.com/hkv1kxC1bM
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) September 21, 2014 -
13:4526 mins Minor final: Kerry 0-8 Donegal 0-6
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13:45We'll be following the Minor Final, blow for blow, in the second half.
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13:48Into added time in the first half of Minor Final: Kerry 0-8 Donegal 0-6
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13:49Half-time Minor Final: Kerry 0-8 Donegal 0-6
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13:51
Hard to tell, but the noise suggests #DonegalGAA are winning the Hill at this point. Fab day in Croker #gaa pic.twitter.com/npCTvzGRf1
— Anne-Marie (@thecailinrua) September 21, 2014 -
13:51Cheeky picture
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13:51
Mustn't be many Kerry fans passing through Enniskillen on the way to Croker when @Unalilley1 has this sign out... pic.twitter.com/kjZVuJXamK
— Phil Flanagan (@PhilFlanagan) September 21, 2014 -
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Up the Kingdom #firstallirelandfinal #croker #havingaball @jiggawhat11 @officialgaa @Kerry_Official @CrokePark pic.twitter.com/akmeYd5Le8
— Marlene O Donoghue??? (@marleneod20) September 21, 2014 -
13:54
The McGees storming croker hon donegal #gaa #hondonegal #donegalabu pic.twitter.com/6DbZU0q62e
— Shauna McGee (@Shawnarz) September 21, 2014 -
13:57
A rare sighting today in #Fota! No not the red panda. A kerryman!! #allireland #kerryforsam pic.twitter.com/xWb1H5tngS
— Cliona O'Connor (@anoilc) September 21, 2014 -
13:58The crowds are making their way to their seats at Croke Park
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13:58
Nothing like #allireland #sunday @CrokePark @Kerry_Official #upthekingdom @Aghadoe_Heights pic.twitter.com/HCScph8yTO
— Marie Chawke (@LadyChawke) September 21, 2014 -
13:59Supporters can be found in the strangest places
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13:59
Donegal for the Sam Maguire Cup! Even the Lotus F1 Team fly their colours #hupdonegal #samforthehills #jimtheredeemer pic.twitter.com/iDMQ1oG6x7
— Emerald Guitars (@EmeraldGuitars) September 21, 2014 -
14:00Tradition, the Kerry Seniors come out to soak up the atmosphere and catch a little bit of the Minor match.
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14:00
The @Kerry_Official senior team watching the @ElectricIreland minor final #GAA KYDL pic.twitter.com/iZg2wjnE2U
— The GAA (@officialgaa) September 21, 2014 -
14:01
Go Games on the field at half time in the Minor game pic.twitter.com/BlMaMEqax1
— Kerry GAA (@Kerry_Official) September 21, 2014 -
14:01Right time to go in the second half of the Minor match
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14:02Kerry 0-8 Donegal 0-6
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14:02Kerry sub Jordan Kiely draws a foul.
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14:03Killian Spillane hits a post.
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14:04Anyone with a ticket?
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14:04
'Searching For Gold' Do you think this guy will have any joy today? @Kerry_Official @officialdonegal @LiveGAAResults pic.twitter.com/5bgqIJ47gw
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) September 21, 2014 -
14:05Kiely with a neat turn and finish. Kerry 0-9 Donegal 0-6
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14:07
Lorcan Connor through on goal for Donegal but fumbled the ball under pressure from Matthew Flaherty. Barry O'Sullivan underlines the nature of the miss when he posts a fine point down the other end of the pitch for Kerry.
Kerry 0-10 Donegal 0-6
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14:07
its back to a 3 point game, Donegal 07 Kerry 10
— Official Donegal GAA (@officialdonegal) September 21, 2014 -
14:08That's a poor wide from Donegal following Lorcan Connor's pointed free. Kerry 0-10 Donegal 0-7
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14:08
'We're Taking Over!' Looks like @officialdonegal fans have taken over Hill 16! @CrokePark @LiveGAAResults @RTEgaa pic.twitter.com/EjMHvephjE
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) September 21, 2014 -
14:10
Kiely fouled again. He's rpoved a real handful since coming on at half-time.
Yellow card for Stephen McMenamin.
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14:10Killian Spillane lands the free. Kerry 0-11 Donegal 0-7
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14:11McMenamin fouls Kiely for the second time in a minute.
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14:1140 minutes gone.
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14:11Kerry: Robert Wharton for Brian Sugrue
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14:12Kerry manager Jack O'Connor animated on the sideline after a poor miss.
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14:13It's an end to end contest but the quality is sporadic.
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14:14John Campbell with a neat finish for a point. Kerry 0-11 Donegal 0-8
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14:16
Donegal's Jamie Brennan hits a post after a fine run. Down the other end Liam Carey tags on a point for the Kingdom, a fine solo effort.
Kerry 0-12 Donegal 0-8
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14:19
The atmosphere is picking up. The crowd becoming more of a factor as the game slews from one end of the pitch to the other. More missed opportunities than chances taken at the moment.
Donegal: Gavin McBride for Ethan O'Donnell.
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14:19There are 48 minutes gone.
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14:20Liam Carey with a super long range point. Kerry by five points. Kerry 0-13 Donegal 0-8
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14:21
Donegal fan hopes for the best #AllIrelandFinal #jimbrowne pic.twitter.com/ntTjyUOyLz
— Live GAA Results (@LiveGAAResults) September 21, 2014 -
14:22Kerry goalkeeper Shane Ryan lands a point with a placed ball. Kerry 0-14 Donegal 0-8
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14:23
Stephen O'Sullivan on for Tomas O' Se
— Kerry GAA (@Kerry_Official) September 21, 2014 -
14:24GOAL: Jamie Brennan. Wonderful finish. Game on. Kerry 0-14 Donegal 1-08
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14:24
Captain Niall Harley makes it a 2-point game, great finish in store in this Minor final http://t.co/3VhHMwTjIo
— LiveGaelic (@GAALive) September 21, 2014 -
14:25There are seven minutes left. Kerry 0-14 Donegal 1-09
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14:25Great save by Kerry goalkeeper Shane Ryan to deny Connor.
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14:26Free to Donegal. Chance to put the minimum between the teams.
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14:27Connor has done just that, Kerry 0-14 Donegal 1-10
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14:27Hands up who thinks there'll be extra time.
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14:27
Still an hour to go, but @CrokePark looks amazing right now! #NothingBeatsBeingThere @Kerry_Official @officialdonegal pic.twitter.com/9D21riF8Ss
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) September 21, 2014 -
14:28
Kerry free Shane Ryan to take 35 yard out it drops short. Danny Rodgers saves it
— Official Donegal GAA (@officialdonegal) September 21, 2014 -
14:28Ciaran Diver on for Niall Harley for Donegal
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14:30Tom O'Sullivan with a fine point, good strike from the left corner back. Kerry 0-15 Donegal 1-10. Diver misses an easy chance down the other end of the ptich. Is that the game's pivotal moment.
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14:31Kiely point. Fine solo effort. Kerry 0-16 Donegal 1-10
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14:31Kerry three ahead 30 seconds left
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14:32Four points from the Kerry subs.
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14:32Kerry's Micheal Burns voted man of the match.
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14:32Spillane neat pick-up and superb point. Kerry 0-17 Donegal 1-10
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14:35
It's over. Kerry are the 2014 All Ireland Minor Football champions and deservedly so.
Full-time: Kerry 0-17 Donegal 1-10
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14:35It's Kerry's 12th Minor Football title.
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14:36Donegal showed charcater in the way they came back but a failure to take chances over the 60 minutes proved their undoing.
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14:36
Donegal Minor players and management. WE ARE PROUD OF WHAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR DONEGAL GAA.#moredaystocome
— Official Donegal GAA (@officialdonegal) September 21, 2014 -
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Yes. We're All Ireland Minor Champions for the first time in 20 years pic.twitter.com/fQ1u1yvui3
— Kerry GAA (@Kerry_Official) September 21, 2014 -
14:38Kerry's Micheal Burns, man of the match: "We have been waiting 20 years for this. We knew that we had the team to win it. Jack (O'Connor) gave us the belief. I can't put it in to words. It's unbelievable".
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14:40
Congrats to Jack O'Connor & the Kerry minors on winning the All Ireland & ending a 20 year wait #GAA #AllIrelandFinal pic.twitter.com/0VhnSw1Cpj
— UnOfficialGaa (@unofficialgaa) September 21, 2014 -
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Wahoo #Kerry minors win Great game #Donegal pic.twitter.com/fawHjjz0id
— Brian Dooley (@dooley_dooley) September 21, 2014 -
14:41That's All Ireland titles for Jack O'Connor at Senior and Minor
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14:41
Congratulations to @Kerry_Official the 2014 @ElectricIreland #GAA Minor All-Ireland Football Champions pic.twitter.com/GJCyi5emQz
— The GAA (@officialgaa) September 21, 2014 -
14:42Tom Markham Cup going back to the Kingdom. Will Sam Maguire be keeping it company on the trip south.
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14:42It's very hot pitch-side.
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14:51
Congratulations to M??che??l Burns - today's @ElectricIreland #GAA All-Ireland Minor Football Final Man of the Match pic.twitter.com/UVDuHvcSEE
— The GAA (@officialgaa) September 21, 2014 -
14:55
We are going Win Today Up the #kingdom #lovekillarney #kerry #gaa #Kerry4Sam pic.twitter.com/rhlfPlTWvt
— Daniel Mac Sweeney (@daftrun) September 21, 2014 -
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@j_goddy Kerry are the Germany of the GAA
— Denis Hurley (@Denis_Hurley) September 21, 2014 -
14:57Celtic hedging their bets despite the presence of Jim McGuinness as Donegal manager.
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14:57
Donegal play Kerry in the #GAA All-Ireland Football final at Croke Park today. Best of luck to both counties. @officialgaa (PC)
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) September 21, 2014 -
14:57Animals must dread All Ireland final day.
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14:57
Up Donegal #donegal #donegalforsam #gaa pic.twitter.com/iMLdrBL37V
— Best Price Painters (@PaintDublin) September 21, 2014 -
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Supporting donegal from magaluf, let's go donegal!!! ???????? @RTEgaa @officialgaa #AllIrelandFinal #GAA #donegalforsam pic.twitter.com/XIUZArEZJ2
— Ciara Gallagher (@CiaraGallagherx) September 21, 2014 -
14:59
Look what I picked up... Free DONEGAL catch fish finger sambo with KERRY gold butter for anyone wearing a GAA jersey! pic.twitter.com/ccaqOwoZAf
— The Dark Horse (@TheDarkHorseDub) September 21, 2014 -
14:59Not sure about the fish finger sandwich though.
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15:00
Donegal team listed on programme will we have any changes ?. pic.twitter.com/s1TWV057KR
— Official Donegal GAA (@officialdonegal) September 21, 2014 -
15:00Not sure that the match programme means anything these days in the GAA. Surprised if Donegal start as listed.
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15:00
Donegal flag on the pitch pic.twitter.com/HBFQxQhTPe
— Official Donegal GAA (@officialdonegal) September 21, 2014 -
15:01Here come Kerry
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15:01
Jordan Kiely All Ireland minor medal holder! #CiarraiAbu #drcrokes @Kerry_Official pic.twitter.com/tebSYRNEek
— Gaothmhor (@gaothmhor) September 21, 2014 -
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Ok here we go, RT if you want @Kerry_Official to take Sam home like 09! @LiveGAAResults @unofficialgaa @TheSundayGame pic.twitter.com/rhAHh5cgai
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) September 21, 2014 -
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Here we go, RT if you want @officialdonegal to take Sam home like 2012! @LiveGAAResults @unofficialgaa @TheSundayGame pic.twitter.com/vWimIFgeru
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) September 21, 2014 -
15:03Donegal are out
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15:04
Good luck to both @officialdonegal teams in today's finals #AllIrelandFinal #GAA St Patrick is rooting for you pic.twitter.com/XGpYNH8lbP
— Neil Galloway (@GallowayNeil) September 21, 2014 -
15:04
Best Of Luck to Kerry Teams today, make sure to bring back the cups and be home for Dingle Food Festival 3-5 oct #CiarraiAbu, #GAA
— Dingle Food Festival (@dinglefoodfest) September 21, 2014 -
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Donegal team on the pitch pic.twitter.com/uvuaEnCVBE
— Official Donegal GAA (@officialdonegal) September 21, 2014 -
15:07Manchester United fans shouldn't watch Match of the Day tonight. Leicester City 4 Man Utd 3. Utd were 3-1 up.
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15:10
Woop woop #Kerry4Sam wating for ya #gaa #rtesoccer #AllIreland #Donegal pic.twitter.com/fYehaLEWaq
— joetaz (@joetaz66) September 21, 2014 -
15:13There are 12 players within two shots of the lead at the Welsh Open including Ireland's Shane Lowry who is one back after 10, albeit one over for his round today.
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15:14John Rogers Please don't sully this fine day with updates from that soap opera called the Premiership!
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15:17Nearly time to end all the ifs, buts and maybes and get on with the game. A little over 10 minutes to throw-in.
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15:18Jim McGuinness animated in the Doengal huddle reinforcing a few final points.
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15:19
Sunday game has just morphed into the Pat Spillane show, God he would turn complete neutrals off Kerry #allirelandfinal #gaa
— Orlaith Casey (@Htialro) September 21, 2014 -
15:20President Michael D Higgins meeting the teams.
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15:21Referee: Eddie Kinsella from Laois.
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15:22Late changes: Darach O'Connor and Rory Kavanagh in for Donegal. Christy Toye and Paddy McBrearty omitted.
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15:22Like I said earlier no surprise.
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15:23
President of the Gaa Liam O Neill invites the President of Ireland Michael D Higgins to meet the Donegal & Kerry team pic.twitter.com/LeW5EqWr7A
— Official Donegal GAA (@officialdonegal) September 21, 2014 -
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Hill 16 is a sea of colour. 9 mins to throw in pic.twitter.com/ARL3dahdnZ
— Kerry GAA (@Kerry_Official) September 21, 2014 -
15:23Parade time.
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15:24Joe Brolly's voice now sounds like elevator music....my championship is obviously going on too long. He's talking a thousand words to the minute in a single breath.
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15:25
Teams parade All Ireland final 2014 #NothingBeatsBeingThere pic.twitter.com/RGUHeDxn6q
— Official Donegal GAA (@officialdonegal) September 21, 2014 -
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55% of voters going for Donegal on the RT?? poll #gaa
— LiveGaelic (@GAALive) September 21, 2014 -
15:26Ciaran Whelan going for Donegal. That's where he's going next year on holiday then.
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15:26Colm O'Rourke goes for Donegal. Brolly will too.
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15:27
DONEGAL Team Selection starting, 2 changes from announced team. Kavanagh and O'Connor in. SFC Final 21/9/14 #gaa pic.twitter.com/4t6XKnoqLh
— gaaapps (@gaaapps) September 21, 2014 -
15:28
This is gonna be great! @GAAGO serving the Irish in Kenya very well. Sitting between a kerryman and a donegal #gaa pic.twitter.com/YCPP0N8Pcv
— Niall Meany (@niallmeany) September 21, 2014 -
15:29National anthem
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15:29Show time.
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15:30Donegal playing into Hill 16
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15:30Rory Kavanagh in to midfield
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15:31Kerry turnover possession
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15:31
Donegal give up the ball. Three players slip.
GOAL: Paul Geaney.
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15:32
Geaney catches high ball on the edge of the square, pirouettes and finishes allowed the ground into the far corner.
Kerry 1-0 Donegal 0-0
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15:33Geaney again but he can't keep it in pay. His first goal in the Championship for the UCC Siegerson captain. He's a teacher based in Cork.
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15:34
Johnny Buckley hits the upright, Geaney turns it back to Kieran Donaghy who puts it over the bar.
Kerry 1-01 Donegal 0-0
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15:36Donnchadh Walsh high tackle on Leo McLoone. Michael Murphy puts the free over the bar. Kerry 1-01 Donegal 0-1
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15:36
'Some Start!' Not even a minute gone and @Kerry_Official have a goal! @LiveGAAResults @TheSundayGame @unofficialgaa pic.twitter.com/1UXKLtIz1g
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) September 21, 2014 -
15:37Neil McGee picking up James O'Donoghue
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15:38Paul Geaney with Kerry's second wide.
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15:39Donegal are getting a lot tighter in defence.
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15:39Stephen O'Brien overcarries
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15:4211 mins: Murphy with a second free. Kerry 1-01 Donegal 0-2
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15:44Donaghy fouled by Anthony Thompson. Geaney tags on the free. Kerry 1-02 Donegal 0-2
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15:44That's a good start to the game for the Dingle man.
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15:45Donegal goalkeeper Paul Durcan lucky not to conede a goal as he rushes out rashly to contest a high ball. It bounces wide.
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15:46
Ten minutes gone and Paul Geaney's goal continues to separate the sides. http://t.co/8f1kKmQXSV #SkyGAA pic.twitter.com/tdUzsQPj6i
— Sky Sports GAA (@SkySportsGAA) September 21, 2014 -
15:4615 mins: Murphy kicks his third free. Kerry 1-02 Donegal 0-3
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15:48Didn't think that was a line ball to Donegal.
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15:49David Moran with a hopeful punt into the Kerry full forward line. Frank McGlynn gets a touch and it's a 45.
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15:50Murphy and three Kerryman exchanging pleasantries.
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15:50Moran's effort drops short.
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15:51Donaghy definitely fouled. Poor refereeing. It's has to be said again. Kinsella's had a poor five minutes.
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15:52Jeez that's another soft free given to Donegal.
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15:53
Yellow card for Kerry's Stephen O'Brien. Donegal getting every decision. Paul Murphy harshly penalised for a collision with Ryan McHugh. Colm McFadden point from free.
Kerry 1-02 Donegal 0-4
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15:54All Donegal's points have come from frees. Referee Kinsella's consistency will be interesting to note over the duration of the contest.
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15:56
If I was Fitzmaurice I would be unhappy with Kinsella.
Good run from Darach O'Connor his shot from an acute angle blocked. Should have been a Donegal 45. Officials not covering themselves in glory so far.
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15:57There are 27 minutes gone.
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15:58Geaney point but should have been a goal. Great piece of fielding and he blasts the ball over the bar from six metres. Kerry 1-03 Donegal 0-4
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15:58McGuinness replaces O'Connor who had that goal chance with Christy Toye.
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15:5928 mins: Odhran MacNiallais with Donegal's first point from play. Kerry 1-03 Donegal 0-5
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16:00That's a poor miss from O'Donoghue.
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16:01Kinsella's lack of consistency in the way he's interpreting the tackle is leaving a lot of players frustrated and the crowd, both sets of supporters, howling in disgust. The game's long on perspiration but short on quality.
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16:01So far.
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16:02Having said that a good point from Karl Lacey. Donegal 0-6 Kerry 1-03
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16:02Another Kerry effort from medium range that drops short.
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16:0332 minutes. Handpasses: Donegal 101 Kerry 42.
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16:05Kerry, their lightning start notwithstanding have been mediocre and Donegal probably deserve to be in front. It's not been great fare though.
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16:05One minute of addtional time.
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16:06Lacey with a wide.
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16:07Yellow cards: Anthony Maher (Kerry) and Neil Gallagher (Donegal)
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16:07Half-time: Donegal 0-6 Kerry 1-03
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16:09Not sure where you start with that half. The general standard is average to poor. The shooting from both sides leaves a little to be desired. Referee Eddie Kinsella is an erratic presence that's not helping anyone settle. A lot of players shouting at him during the half. Donegal certainly got some soft frees but they probably deserve to be in front on the basis of the football played in the first 35 minutes.
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16:10Kerry have too many passengers in the forward line. Donaghy no real impact, O'Donoghue well marshalled. Kerry backs too deserve credit for keeping things tight.
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16:10
HT and this pic sums up the first half of @Kerry_Official & @officialdonegal all to play for! @LiveGAAResults @RTEgaa pic.twitter.com/YjSfkMHHaI
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) September 21, 2014 -
16:13
KERRY v. DONEGAL Stats half time SFC Final 21/9/14 #gaa @officialdonegal @Kerry_Official pic.twitter.com/mcaVyaxJ6z
— gaaapps (@gaaapps) September 21, 2014 -
16:13Agree fully with Joe Brolly. To paraphrase. This game is horrible, almost unwatchable.
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16:16Colm O'Rourke finds it exhilerating. He's on his own there.
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16:17
82,184 in attendance today. M??le bu??ochas.
— The GAA (@officialgaa) September 21, 2014 -
16:17
@LiveGAAResults croke park.... pic.twitter.com/dTjptBBVdi
— brendancahill (@BcBrendancahill) September 21, 2014 -
16:17
And the match stats. http://t.co/8f1kKmQXSV #SkyGAA pic.twitter.com/mmRD5T68L5
— Sky Sports GAA (@SkySportsGAA) September 21, 2014 -
16:17Donegal have taken six from eight chances, that's an impressive return.
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16:21Anyone pining for the Dubs and their brand of football? No............
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16:23
Mayo and Galway interlopers at #All-Ireland @NUIgalway event @TodaySOR @patrabbitte pic.twitter.com/GM6y5UBWsp
— mairead ni nuadhain (@maireadninuadha) September 21, 2014 -
16:24Kerry back out.
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16:24
@Kerry_Official @marksugs8 @colmcooper13 Waiting for the 2nd half #kerry4sam #KYDL #heartstopping #kerryby5 pic.twitter.com/KUnGZgb3oQ
— katie sugrue (@katiesugrue) September 21, 2014 -
16:24
All Ireland battle in the Netherlands @Kerry_Official @radiokerrysport ???????? pic.twitter.com/XchPlHRRot
— Sophie Houlihan (@SophieHoulihan_) September 21, 2014 -
16:25Gosh just checked free count in first half. Kinsella awarded 10 to Donegal and just ONE to Kerry
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16:25John Rogers It's a game of defences so far. Not hugely enjoying to watch though the tactics of it is interesting. Here's hoping for a more open second half. One of the teams has to step up now and take control of this match.
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16:25Michael Geaney on for Stephen O'Brien.
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16:25Paul Geaney wide
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16:26Donaghy caused problems from high ball.
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16:26MacNiallais with a wide. Second half started with the same low grade football.
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16:2837: Murphy with the point of the match and his fourth, first from play. Superb strike. Donegal 0-7 Kerry 1-03
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16:28Paul Murphy replies for Kerry with a humdinger. Kerry 1-04 Donegal 0-7
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16:28John Rogers Good lord, what's wrong with me? The tactics of it ARE interesting.
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16:30Great effort from Moran but hits post.
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16:30Donegal continue to get soft frees. Bizarre.
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16:30Wides: Donegal 6 Kerry 5.
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16:31The standard of shooting has been poor. Paul Geaney misses again.
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16:33It's wrong to blame the referee Eddie Kinsella for what we're watching but his officiating certainly hasn't helped the spectacle. Murphy the latest to miss.
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16:34McFadden with the latest wide. The winners won't care but whoever loses this match will be haunted by some of the shooting.
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16:34
Paddy McBrearty getting ready, can he break the mediocrity on show? http://t.co/3VhHMwTjIo
— LiveGaelic (@GAALive) September 21, 2014 -
16:35Michael Geaney with a wide from long range. Paddy McBrearty on for Ryan McHugh
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16:35Ryan McHugh man of the match against the Dubs. Substiuted today after 46 minutes.
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16:36Paul Murphy has been very good for Kerry.
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16:37If this is footballing chess, I'd rank it right up there for excitement with its sibling postal chess.
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16:38Kerry with 20 passes or more to create a chance and then Walsh slices it wide. Gosh this is dreadful. Barry John Keane on for goalscorer Paul Geaney.
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16:39John Rogers Hindsight is only mighty but how much did Dublin's poor performance make Donegal look good? How much did Mayo's lack of cop on (Donaghy hasn't been too important today) make Kerry look good? This is a poor match.
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16:40Right in case any of you have forgotten given we haven't had a score for so long. Kerry 1-04 Donegal 0-7
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16:40Joe Gramms Bizarre
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16:41Oops. Keane point free. Kerry 1-05 Donegal 0-7
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16:42GOAL: Donaghy. Donegal goalkeeper with the misplaced kickout. Donaghy finishes cooly. Kerry 2-05 Donegal 0-7
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16:42Paddy McBrearty point. Kerry 2-05 Donegal 0-8
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16:43Paul Durcan will have nightmares about that kickout.
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16:43Maeve O'Sullivan I'm off to watch paint dry, puke football is alive and well!!
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16:44McBrearty with a second point in a minute. Kerry 2-05 Donegal 0-9
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16:44Shane Enright on for Fionn Fitzgerald
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16:45Neil McGee, three in a row from Donegal. Kerry 2-05 Donegal 0-10
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16:45Credit to Donegal. They've shown character but Kerry have fallen asleep.
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16:46Super point from Buckley. Kerry 2-06 Donegal 0-10
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16:47Declan O'Sullivan for Walsh
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16:47
Leo McCloone is replaced by David Walsh
— Official Donegal GAA (@officialdonegal) September 21, 2014 -
16:4857 mins: Keane lands his second free. Kerry 2-07 Donegal 0-10
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16:48Durcan's kickoyts a liability.
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16:49
Superb block by Kerry no.6 Peter Crowley http://t.co/3VhHMwTjIo
— LiveGaelic (@GAALive) September 21, 2014 -
16:49We're in the final 10 minutes.
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16:50McBrearty shot drops short
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16:51Donaghy fists it over the bar. That's 1-02 for 'Star'. Kerry 2-08 Donegal 0-10
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16:51McBrearty puts another chance wide.
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16:52Yellow cards: David Walsh (Donegal) Michael Geaney (Kerry)
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16:53Maher with a self indulgent wide.
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16:53Dermot Molloy on for Rory Kavanagh
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16:54Molloy's first touch is a point. Kerry 2-08 Donegal 0-11
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16:55Toye with his first point of the match. Kerry 2-08 Donegal 0-12
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16:55Bryan Sheehan about to come on for Kerry; 12 wides for the Kingdom; will they regret that stat at the end?
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16:56Three and a half minutes left. Kerry trying to run down the clock.
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16:56Kerry trying to draw Donegal out.
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16:57O'Donoghue fouled. Handpasses. Kerry 138 Donegal 163.
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16:58Sheehan's first duty is to kick a 45 metre free. Lovely strike. Kerry 2-09 Donegal 0-12
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16:59Yellow card: Michael Murphy for a push on Declan O'Sullivan
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16:59Additional time
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16:59There'll be two
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17:00O'Donoghue fouled again. Kerry captain Kieran O'Leary on for Donaghy.
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17:0050 seconds left
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17:01Sheehan wide. Last chance saloon for Donegal.
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17:01Kdane gets a yellow card for kicking the ball away.
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17:03Frantic scramble in Kerry goalmouth. Hits post. Mad scramble. McBrearty shot saved. McFadden's effort scrambled away. Johnny Buckley black card.
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17:03Full-time: Kerry 2-09 Donegal 0-12
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17:04Kerry bridged a five year gap. Donegal lose a final for the first time.
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17:04That's a 37th All Ireland title for Kerry.
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17:04It's a Minor/Senior double for the Kingdom
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17:05Anthony Maher is man of the match.
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17:05Rose of Tralee on the tannoy
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17:06Credit to Eamonn Fitzmaurice. Great achivement. Kieran Donaghy: "The sweestest one yet. They're an incredible bunch of young lads. We have an incredible manager in Eamonn Fitzmaurice, who kept faith in us."
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17:07He has a dig at Joe Brolly.
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17:07
#GAA Football All-Ireland Championship winners are @Kerry_Official #Comhghairdeas #GAA pic.twitter.com/dPYyz4XbbJ
— The GAA (@officialgaa) September 21, 2014 -
17:07
What a team @Kerry_Official champions legends winner's
— Gneeveguilla GAA (@Gneeveguillagaa) September 21, 2014 -
17:08Nice picture there as Jack O'Connor (Minor manager) and Fitzmaurice embrace on the pitch.
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17:08
Kieran Donaghy pays credit to @Kerry_Official manager ??amonn Fitzmaurice after the Kingdom claim the All-Ireland #GAA pic.twitter.com/ODJSvXLkqw
— The GAA (@officialgaa) September 21, 2014 -
17:08
Well done lads. pic.twitter.com/vwSU8uznRF
— Kerry GAA (@Kerry_Official) September 21, 2014 -
17:10Fionm Fitzgerald and Kieran O'Leary recive the cup together; captain on the day and team captain. O'Leary to make the speech.
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17:13It was a poor enough final but Kerry won't care nor should they. The same can't be said of Donegal. That'll hurt because losing a match of that ilk will always inspire thoughts of what might have been.
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17:14
— Kerry GAA (@Kerry_Official) September 21, 2014
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17:15
'For The Kingdom!' Congrats @Kerry_Official 2014 All-Ireland Champions! @LiveGAAResults @unofficialgaa @TheSundayGame pic.twitter.com/abj3ebNi1m
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) September 21, 2014 -
17:16
KERRY v. DONEGAL Stats full time SFC Final 21/9/14 #gaa pic.twitter.com/6TPvyDWlWE
— watsdescore (@watsdescore) September 21, 2014 -
17:18Marc O'Se is a classy individual.
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17:19Kerry on their lap of honour.
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17:19
The Hill salutes the Champions pic.twitter.com/PYh3KGNQKT
— Kerry GAA (@Kerry_Official) September 21, 2014 -
17:21Fitzmaurice: "Certainly a lot harder on the sideline. This definitely as sweet as being a player. Paul Geaney is very strong over his head. It's something we have worked on over the last few weeks not to be predicatable. We knew it was going to be very tight. Thankfully we came out on the right side of it."
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17:26
The captains of @Kerry_Official Fionn Fitzgerald & Kieran O'Leary celebrate in front of the Kingdom's supporters #GAA pic.twitter.com/bTGes0tpce
— The GAA (@officialgaa) September 21, 2014 -
17:27Congratulations to Kerry, comiserations to Donegal and thank you for your input this afternoon. Join us next Friday when we'll be live blogging from the Ryder Cup at Gleaneagles.
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17:29
Unbelievable. Ciarrai abu. Na Crocaigh abu.
— Dr. Crokes GAA (@drcrokesgaa) September 21, 2014 -
17:29
Some tactics from @efitz6 as good as it gets. Belief & faith in our youth
— Tadhg Kennelly (@TadhgKennelly) September 21, 2014 -
17:30
No words...double done @Kerry_Official @officialgaa @SkySportsGAA #Allireland2014 #GAA #CiarraiAb?? #double
— Kerins O'Rahillys (@korgaa) September 21, 2014 -
17:30
@radiokerrysport @Kerry_Official Great win in the All-Ireland for the Kingdom. Congratulations #kerryVDonegal
— Maurice Fitzgerald (@mojofitz) September 21, 2014 -
17:31It'd be a good night to be in the Kingdom. In a GAA context it's over to the hurlers of Tipperary and Kilkenny.