Kerry-Galway showdown draws in over one million viewers to RTÉ broadcast 

An enthralling championship finale and Pat Spillane's last shift proved a ratings winner. 
Kerry-Galway showdown draws in over one million viewers to RTÉ broadcast 

THE LAST PICTURE SHOW: Sunday Game analyst Pat Spillane before his final RTÉ broadcast.

Over one million people tuned into the national broadcaster yesterday to witness Kerry edge out Galway in a thrilling All-Ireland senior football final. 

The RTÉ audience peaked at 960,000, adding to 131,000 streams on the Player platform. 

The coverage of the final -- which saw an emotional Pat Spillane bow out of Montrose -- earned an audience share of 75%, according to RTÉ head of sport, Declan McBennett. 

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Darragh Maloney commentated on his first All-Ireland decider alongside Kevin McStay, while Ciarán Whelan and Seán Cavanagh joined Spillane and presenter, Joanne Cantwell, in studio. Kerry ran out four-point victors to claim their 38th senior title with David Clifford as the station's man of the match. 

Earlier, it was revealed that long-time RTÉ football analyst Colm O'Rourke is in line to be appointed the new Meath football boss. 

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