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All Ireland Senior Football Final 2012
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/aif3.jpgThe Artane Band prepare to walk on to the Croke Park turf. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
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All Ireland Senior Football Final 2012
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/aif6.jpgThe Donegal side concentrate on the task ahead. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
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All Ireland Senior Football Final 2012
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/aif4.jpgThe Artane Band has a long association with the GAA, dating from 1886 when it played at the association’s first major function in Dublin. The band traditionally leads both contesting teams around the ground and plays the national anthem ahead of throw-in. Photographer: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
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All Ireland Senior Football Final 2012
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/aif7.jpgThe teams parade around the ground ahead of throw-in at Croke Park. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
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All Ireland Senior Football Final 2012
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/aif5.jpgPresident Michael D Higgins greets the Mayo team. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
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All Ireland Senior Football Final 2012
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/aif13.jpgThe Donegal team celebrates winning the 2012 All Ireland Football title after beating Mayo 2-11 to 0-13.
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All Ireland Senior Football Final 2012
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/aif11.jpgGoal! Michael Murphy of Donegal scores a goal as Kevin Keane of Mayo attempts a block just minutes into the match. A quick succession of what turned out to be pivotal scores saw Donegal lead Mayo 2-1 to 0-0 with just 11 minutes gone. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
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All Ireland Senior Football Final 2012
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/aif8.jpgDonegal’s Rory Kavanagh and Mayo’s Aidan O'Shea. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
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All Ireland Senior Football Final 2012
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/aif12.jpgA fan hugs team captain Michael Murphy as Donegal celebrate their Croke Park victory. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
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All Ireland Senior Football Final 2012
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/aif10.jpgDonegal manager Jim McGuinness and son Jimmy celebrate after beating Mayo. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
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All Ireland Senior Football Final 2012
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/aif2.jpgDonegal celebrate after beating Mayo in the All Ireland senior football final in Croke Park. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
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All Ireland Senior Football Final 2012
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/aif1.jpgDonegal captain Michael Murphy holds the Sam Maguire trophy. Photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times
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All Ireland Senior Football Final 2012
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/aif14.jpgDonegal captain Michael Murphy and manager Jim McGuinness in celebratory mood. Photographer: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
