Twitter was buzzing with comments about Kilkenny’s win over Galway today.
Here are some of the best tweets.
Before the match…
A great sing-song broke out on the Luas as Galway fans made their way to the match.
@RTEgaa @officialgaa @Galway_GAA fans on the Luas #thejourney #allirelandfinal @Luas #UpForTheMatch @sportsdes pic.twitter.com/GJXmoX7TSv
— Eric (@efitzric) September 6, 2015
An Irish Romeo and Juliet took their seats at Croke Park.
Someone is not goin home happy today #KKvGAL #Croker #GAA #CrokePark pic.twitter.com/BR3hej3fuP
— Johnny Casey (@Jayclondra17) September 6, 2015
Another romantic couple celebrated two big days in one.
@officialgaa #KKvGAL celebrating our wedding anniversary in Croker! C'mon Galway! pic.twitter.com/LQgxDLAOab
— Laura T (@TTshamrock) September 6, 2015
One Galway growler was keeping watch for any stray Cats on his turf.
@oliviaahynes Saw this thought of you ?? #KKvGAL ? pic.twitter.com/u01oljlKxx
— Jacinta (@jacintacahill) September 6, 2015
Hill 16 turned maroon for the day.
Sorry dubs but we are making the hill maroon just for today #KKvGAL :) pic.twitter.com/q2abdMvo8r
— Scampi (@ImScampi) September 6, 2015
Some strange recipes were shared in the stands…
"His father used to put poitín in the mashed potatoes" #QuotesFromHill16 #KKvGAL
— Neil O'G (@stormin_og) September 6, 2015
… while some stranger costumes were sported by some spectators.
A simply amazing piece of kit, wonder what @TheNotoriousMMA would think of that?! @KilkennyCLG @TheSundayGame pic.twitter.com/s8DoDQmMnu
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) September 6, 2015
Over at Electric Picnic, festival-goers took a break from the music to take in the All-Ireland Hurling Final.
Fans have gathered in droves in the #NTLounge for the #KKvGAL All-Ireland final. pic.twitter.com/LJoyDhG4KE
— Newstalk 106-108fm (@NewstalkFM) September 6, 2015
The crowd watching #KKvGAL at Electric Picnic pic.twitter.com/TaZeRhA4nl
— Darragh Doyle (@darraghdoyle) September 6, 2015
During the match…
Joe Canning, who scored 1-7 throughout the game, really impressed.
Joe Canning is on fire. Not literally, like. #kkvgal #gaa
— Conor Pope (@conor_pope) September 6, 2015
Brian Cody also received praise for the result
At this stage Brian Cody has to be considered the best team manager of any sport worldwide an outstanding record #KKvGAL
— johnpm (@johnpm) September 6, 2015
However, Galway fans are heartbroken.
Am I upset about Galway losing? https://t.co/SWf0hjKdzg #KKvGAL
— Pete (@petes_sake) September 6, 2015
There’s always time to do some celeb watching from the stands.
So far i have seen john joe nevin aidan gillen roy keane and martin o neill among the crowd at #KILvGAL #allireland
— alan bouse (@alanbouse) September 6, 2015
This man in maroon is predicting a 3point win for Galway; everyone including @Tommedian is looking forward to #KKvGAL pic.twitter.com/4Elp1qBzz3
— The GAA (@officialgaa) September 6, 2015
Neutral watchers enjoyed the game without bias,but some still struggled to pick a side to shout for.
Sticks & kicks...#KKvGAL - xxx Joe Canning and TJ Reid @gaaofficial @EtihadAirways @CrokePark pic.twitter.com/APVeZdIs3d
— Norah Casey (@NorahCasey) September 6, 2015
GAA fans conceded that although it wasn’t the result they hoped for, Kilkenny were clearly the better team on the day.
Most fans would have liked to see a @Galway_GAA win today, but you just have to admire @KilkennyCLG - hunger, determination & skill #KKvGAL
— Tracey Kennedy (@Tracey_Cork) September 6, 2015
It was more of the same for others.
'Unbelievable' says TJ Reid.... one expression I wouldn't use when talking about Kilkenny winning an All Ireland #kkvgal #gaa
— Alan Kinsella (@electionlit) September 6, 2015
Kilkenny Win Another All-Ireland #KKvGAL #hurling pic.twitter.com/W01MZ9HZgF
— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) September 6, 2015
No fear of the cattle in Kilkenny anyway - they'll all be milked. It's not their fault but them winning is so boring. #KKvGAL #GAA
— Brian Cronin (@Barnflake) September 6, 2015
I am in no way diminishing how good the Kilkenny team are but it's the most boring thing to watch them win over and over. #KKvGAL
— Cathy M (@CafMoy) September 6, 2015
Some disappointed people are looking forward to next year already in the hopes that maybe someone else will win.
Bring on the 2016 Senior Hurling Championship!