IT WAS AN afternoon to remember for Mayo fans.

For those who made the trip to Croke Park, they will have watched James Horan’s men produce a resilient display to come from behind and beat an up-and-coming Kerry side.

A first national title in 18 years has sparked excitement in supporters around the country.

With Dublin looking off colour and the Westerners twice getting the better of the Kingdom – could this be Mayo’s year?

Relive some of the best images from today’s game.

• Brilliant Mayo deliver first national title in 18 years with power-packed dismissal of Kerry

James Crombie / INPHO Lee Keegan celebrates after the trophy presentation. James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

James Crombie / INPHO Mayo's captain Diarmuid O'Connor lifts the trophy. James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ciaran Treacy celebrates a score. Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

James Crombie / INPHO David Clifford reacts to his late goal chance miss. James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Ryan Byrne / INPHO Diarmuid O'Connor punches a goal for Mayo. Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Ryan Byrne / INPHO Stephen O'Brien celebrates scoring Kerry's second goal of the game. Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

James Crombie / INPHO Andy Moran with his son, Ollie. James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Ryan Byrne / INPHO Mayo fans in Croke Park savour victory. Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Ryan Byrne / INPHO Aidan O'Shea holds aloft the league trophy. Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

James Crombie / INPHO The Mayo team celebrate. James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

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