‘It’s just lifted everything!’: Derry footballer gets engaged after All-Ireland final draw

“I’ll never forget this (day). It’s been my dream to play in Croke Park and to get my goal, and now to be proposed to is just amazing. I’m just over the moon, so happy. And I love you, Ryan!”

Derry star Ciara McGurk’s All-Ireland final day in Croke Park was memorable for more than one reason, writes Stephen Barry.

The Oak Leaf goalscorer quickly overcame any lingering disappointment from losing a nine-point lead to draw yesterday’s Junior final against Fermanagh when her boyfriend caught her completely unawares with a proposal in front of the record 46,286 attendance.