PHOTOS: The Kingdom’s ‘Rain’ Over Munster Continues

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James O’Donoghue turns to the Kerry fans in celebration after scoring a point in the second half. Photo by Dermot Crean

A FANTASTIC victory for Kerry tonight but it’s a good thing it didn’t go extra-time…we’d have had to get our phones out to light the pitch.

The skies and Cork people were the only things gloomy about Fitzgerald Stadium at 8.30pm tonight, as Kieran Donaghy became the first Austin Stacks player to lift the Munster trophy since Ger Power back in 1980.

A convincing second-half performance from the Kingdom saw off a wasteful Cork side who will rue squandered opportunities.

James O’Donoghue had a fantastic game and David Moran was immense in the driving rain which soaked the 32,000 attending.

Tomorrow we’ll have analysis, fan photos and how social media reacted to the game. For now here’s a few action shots from tonight’s game.

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Cork players can do nothing but watch as Paul Geaney (concealed by Donnchadh Walsh) scores Kerry’s second half goal. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Paul Geaney celebrates the goal while a hapless Michael Shields looks dejected. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Jersey ref!…Kieran Donaghy wins a free after having his jersey pulled by a Cork player. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Paul Geaney scores a point, celebrated also by his captain Kieran Donaghy. Photo by Dermot Crean