Fans erupt with joy as cup comes Leeside

AFTER 20 years, with two All Ireland losses in 2007 and last year, Cork finally got their hands on the Sam Maguire cup after a nail-biting and thrilling game of football.

Fans erupt with joy as cup comes Leeside

With Down’s impeccable All-Ireland record being bandied about all week, the team were far from favourites. However, after a disappointing first half, both sides put on a courageous and determined performance before the Leesiders snatched the day and the Championship by one point.

The Rebel fans erupted with joy – crying, laughing, jumping, overcome with what had just been achieved.

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