.A proud Principal of Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine Kenmare, Dermot Healy, originally from Castlecountess, Tralee, with his son Diarmuid and daughter Aideen celebrating in Croke Park after the game. Photo by Dermot Crean
PERFECT timing.
The rain arrived in Croke Park right on full-time to cool down the many thousands of Kerry fans who were roasted in glorious sunshine all afternoon.
Nobody cared about the rain though, as a tumultuous roar of elation and relief resounded around the stadium to hail Kerry bridging an eight year gap between championship successes.
Most fans stayed on for the presentation of the cup and by then — with the majority of Galway departed — it was clear to see that there was an enormous Kerry support present in the stands and on the Hill.
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After all the media commitments were complete, the players paraded around the stadium to display Sam to the loyal fans.
There were many lovely moments in the aftermath, but one was when Tralee man Dermot Healy, who is Principal of Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine caught the eye of Sean O’Shea with the cup.
The Kenmare and Templenoe players pose for a photo for their former Principal of Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine, Tralee man Dermot Healy after the game. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sean quickly gathered the Templenoe and Kenmare players, all former pupils of the Kenmare school, to pose for a photo for, and with, Dermot.
As always on All-Ireland final day, the atmosphere was incredible around the city and we captured some images of the fans at The Gresham, The Palace Bar, on the streets and in Croker. Scroll down for photos…
A happy crew from Ballybunion after the game. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ballyduffers up for the game. Photo by Dermot CreanHaving a pint outside The Palace Bar. Photo by Dermot Crean.Tralee well represented here. Photo by Dermot CreanTralee people up for the match. Photo by Dermot Crean.Olivia Crean, Emily Corridon, Nora Corridon, Nicola Corridon and Deirdre Walsh outside The Palace Bar. Photo by Dermot CreanTralee men up for the match. Photo by Dermot Crean.The Listowel crew. Photo by Dermot CreanSome well known Tralee people here outside The Palace Bar. Photo by Dermot Crean.Outside The Palace Bar. Photo by Dermot CreanBeaufort was well represented. Photo by Dermot CreanIn good spirits in front of The Gresham. Photo by Dermot CreanRachel and Kelly Hayes with Lily Hussey in front of The Gresham. Photo by Dermot CreanWell known Kerry stalwarts in The Gresham. Photo by Dermot CreanTralee lads up for the match in The Gresham. Photo by Dermot CreanBallybunion folk up for the match. Photo by Dermot CreanA Carlow man infiltrates the North Kerry camp in Croke Park. Photo by Dermot Crean
