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Here's 20 of the best pictures from today's epic All-Ireland final

There were a host of great images from today’s absorbing contest.

The two captains, JJ Delaney and Brendan Maher, at the coin toss.

JJ Delaney and Brendan Maher with referee Barry Kelly at the coin toss INPHO / Ryan Byrne INPHO / Ryan Byrne / Ryan Byrne

The coolest man in Croke Park today.

General view of Croke Park Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

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General view of Croke Park Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

The Tipperary players exploded out of the dressing room.

Tipperary players take to the field Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

The pre-match parade.

Kilkenny and Tipperary players walk behind the band Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

The Taoiseach takes in the game.

Enda Kenny Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Eoin Larkin and Paddy Stapleton go for the ball.

Eoin Larkin and Paddy Stapleto Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Patrick Maher scores the opening goal.

Patrick Maher Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Darren Gleeson makes a great save from TJ Reid.

TJ Reid with Shane MCGrath and Darren Gleeson Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

John O’Dwyer celebrates tying the game at the death.

John OÕDwyer celebrates a point to draw the game Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Walter Walsh gets devoured by Tipperary defenders.

Walter Walsh with Cathal Barrett and Padraic Maher Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Richie Power celebrates his first goal.

Richie Power celebrates scoring a goal Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Any self-respecting GAA fan will own at least one bucket hat.

General view of flags and hats for sale Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

The two managers shake hands after a titanic tussle.

Brian Cody with Eamon O'Shea after the game Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

A Tipp fan responds to a score.

A Tipperary fan celebrates a score Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

The President meets the players.

The Tipperary team meet president Michael D Higgins James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

There is plenty of prep work that goes in before the players take the field.

Padhraic Greene Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Richie Power and Paddy Stapleton had a fascinating battle.

Richie Power with Paddy Stapleton Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Darren Gleeson urges his side on.

Darren Gleeson celebrates their goal Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Brian Cody will be disappointed his side let a late lead slip.

Brian Cody Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

 

Here’s the Hawkeye call that decided the All-Ireland hurling final

As It Happened: Tipperary v Kilkenny, All-Ireland senior hurling final

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