For all Brian Cody’s talk of intensity, Kilkenny found themselves second best in that department as they were denied three-in-a-row by a tireless Tipperary side.
Tipperary are All-Ireland champions and, in case you missed a cracking final, here’s exactly how it played out.
There were some familiar faces in Croker.
With the legend DJ Carey! #AllIrelandFinal pic.twitter.com/kJnP3RpQDm
— Michael Conlan (@mickconlan11) September 4, 2016
And the food was definitely up to scratch.
Dessert! Nice touch by @officialgaa & @CrokePark #KKvTIPP #GAA pic.twitter.com/VpJlMwM1sy
— Mick O'Keeffe (@okmick) September 4, 2016
The atmosphere was cracking and the sun was shining.
The sun is shining and @CrokePark is looking glorious. Come on #Kilkenny #KKvTIPP #AllIrelandFinal #cats 😼 pic.twitter.com/XZ66Mpw5Nh
— Amanda Fennelly (@amandafennelly) September 4, 2016
The greatest day in sport is here. #AllIrelandFinal day, noting beats it. Two great teams. Lets have a great game #KKvTIPP
— たろす (@raymondoharris) September 4, 2016
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https://twitter.com/Cunionsandphey/status/772441653156147201
Then came the whistle.
It's 'Show-Time' …..#KKvTIPP #AllIrelandFinal #GAA
— sandy123 (@lfc123456) September 4, 2016
There's no place I'd rather be #KKvTIPP #CrokePark pic.twitter.com/ajh89ZDDbj
— Kate Whyte (@Kate_Whyte) September 4, 2016
Tipperary opened the scoring.
https://twitter.com/ItsHeffo/status/772442275645456384
https://twitter.com/dannysullzccfc/status/772442701346115584
Before the champions got on the scoreboard with three unanswered points.
Kilkenny take the lead #KKvTIPP
— Denis (@dtkj) September 4, 2016
https://twitter.com/Cunionsandphey/status/772443245951475712
Some terrific points were made off the pitch too.
Hurlers are a different breed of men like, big hard cunts #AllIrelandFinal #tipperary #kilkenny #hurling #gaa
— βrεnδαn Scυllιοn (@SkidJackson) September 4, 2016
Tipp players with different socks on, strange to see unless kitman forgot some today😋 🤔 #gaa #KKvTipp #hurling pic.twitter.com/BfCxmki6lm
— C Neville (@ConorNev) September 4, 2016
Nothing like watching hurling to make ice hockey look tame.
— Lindsey Clarke (@lindseyclarke) September 4, 2016
I firmly regret the majority of my life that I spent not watching hurling
— Tom (@average_pimpin) September 4, 2016
https://twitter.com/john18876/status/772444118958178304
It wasn’t just the Irish who indulged themselves.
Einfach nen geiler Sport. Good week for my holidays in Ireland. #AllIrelandFinal is on today. #Hurling pic.twitter.com/rpcMOsSmmn
— Stefan Döring (@Doering_Stefan) September 4, 2016
Is het voetbal, is het rugby nee. HURLING.de All Ireland final in Dublin pic.twitter.com/gJA5YU4KuG
— yves kummer (@ykummer) September 4, 2016
https://twitter.com/gmdj_/status/772442444503875584
The scores only got better.
Some INSANE points scored already #AllIrelandFinal #KKvTIPP
— KC (@kcshowcork) September 4, 2016
Bubbles point just now about as good as ever you'll see #gaa #KKvTIPP
— James McInerney (@jomcinerney) September 4, 2016
But sometimes it’s a big hit that most impresses.
Biggest cheer of the day so far for a manly shoulder.. Very Irish…#KKvTIPP
— Mick O'Keeffe (@okmick) September 4, 2016
At half time, it was Tipperary who enjoyed a slender advantage.
The only disappointing thing about that half was the ref having to blow it for ht #KKvTIPP
— Donal Murrin (@murrin_donal) September 4, 2016
All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final Tipperary 0-14 Kilkenny 0-12 (HT) #KKvTIPP
— Tipperary GAA (@TipperaryGAA) September 4, 2016
Fastest ball speed in the opening half 172KPH. #dochreithe #gaa #KKvTIPP
— Cóilín Duffy (@coilinduffy) September 4, 2016
After trading points to start the second, an open goal presented itself to Kilkenny’s Kevin Kelly.
GOAL GOAL GOAL #KKvTIPP
— Denis (@dtkj) September 4, 2016
https://twitter.com/NiallQuane1/status/772456606676185088
https://twitter.com/JessieeKeogh/status/772456553509158912
Those watching on Sky Sports were nothing short of baffled.
Watching the GAA #hurling final. This is a crazy sport. Right @goldenvaper ?
— Rhydian Mann TechIOSH (@RhydMann) September 4, 2016
I've no idea what's going on in this hurling final but they're beating the crap out of each other with sticks and it's great to watch 😂
— Dom (@DomPatt19) September 4, 2016
Watching hurling and I'm amazed at it! The Irish play some crazy sports! #GAAFinal
— Jonny Mee (@jpmee21) September 4, 2016
Watching Hurling and don't have a clue what's going on.. Looks like it's combined about 10 different sports into one 😂👀☘ #hurling #Ireland
— Aaron Bumby (@Aaron_Bumby) September 4, 2016
https://twitter.com/BealoLUFC/status/772456457283469312
Watching Irish Hurling on @SkySports Haven't got a clue about the rules but the skill and control is amazing
— Paul Ellis (@ellyp81) September 4, 2016
Anyone attempted to watch hurling before? What the fuck is going on here? Confusing as out
— Connor (@Connor_N10) September 4, 2016
GOAL! BUBBLES! TIPP!
https://twitter.com/FCr_91/status/772457901378138112
https://twitter.com/CrumbledMoon/status/772457896625995776
HOLY SHIT WHAT A GOAL!!! #KKvTIPP
— John Mulligan (@Mulliganj) September 4, 2016
https://twitter.com/banrion_/status/772458175920500736
And then, all of a sudden, Tipp led by seven.
Kilkenny on the ropes … Kill them off #Tipp #TippvKK
— Podge ⭐⭐ (@pcooke79) September 4, 2016
7 points ahead but you know there's a chance Kilkenny will come back #AllIrelandFinal #TippvKK
— MB (@milliebilcliff) September 4, 2016
Tipp looking majestic here #TippvKK #AllIrelandFinal #gaa
— Deirdre Farrelly (@Farrellydee) September 4, 2016
For about 30 seconds, it was all over.
Boom – McGrath GOOOOAL and that's the ball game
— Midlands 103 Sport (@MidlandsSport) September 4, 2016
All over now
— Hugh McGrath (@Wibbler07) September 4, 2016
JOHN FUCKING MCGRATH
— Laura (@sunshine_niaII) September 4, 2016
But Richie Hogan couldn’t have responded more promptly.
Hold on a second! Richie Hogan smashes home a goal for Cats. Tipp lead 2-26 to 2-19 https://t.co/vMOWgb8QKy pic.twitter.com/0zgDbFekXi
— The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) September 4, 2016
Richie hogan is like the Pirlo of hurling
— Mikey Cronin (@mikey_cronin2) September 4, 2016
Richie Hogan what a hit !
— Smokey ⚽🔴 (@RedWayYNWA) September 4, 2016
https://twitter.com/killianmurphy3/status/772461528259887104
Goalkeeper Eoin Murphy just about kept Kilkenny in it with a wonder save.
https://twitter.com/Jack__McNamara/status/772462285856055297
What a save!!! #KKvTIPP
— Paddy Graham (parody) (@paddygraham85) September 4, 2016
What a save that is!
— Gary Oliver (@HarerTheDog) September 4, 2016
But the Tipp points kept raining down.
It was a monsoon.
And the Premier County deservedly raised the Liam MacCarthy after 70 minutes of absolute excellence.
Tipperary are All-Ireland champions! Hon the Premier! #AllIrelandFinal
— GAA JOE (@GAA__JOE) September 4, 2016
Tipperary. The PREMIER County!!!!☘
— Shane O’Donoghue 🇮🇪 (@ShaneODonoghue) September 4, 2016
What a game! This is why we love hurling! Congratulations Tipperary, six year wait is over!
— Barry O'Mahony (@barryomahony_9) September 4, 2016
TIPPERARY IT'S YOUR DAY – Congratulations! (Breakfast admin: @paulcollinstipp is on a SCHEDULED day off tomorrow) pic.twitter.com/1471VrxZKR
— Ian Dempsey (@IanDempsey) September 4, 2016
Well done Tipperary. #TippvKK #AllIrelandFinal
— Darragh Doyle (@darraghdoyle) September 4, 2016
First minor/senior All-Ireland double for Tipp since 1949, and just the third ever #GAA
— Jackie Cahill 🖐👍 (@cahilljackie) September 4, 2016
Has there ever been a more complete performance by a full forward line #tipp
— Paddy Bradley (@PaddyB14) September 4, 2016
https://twitter.com/mickconlan11/status/772464779982233600
Outstanding performance by #Tipperary
— Conor Keenan (@AnPhoblachtAbu) September 4, 2016
A hammering! Tipperary were serious all year too. Worthy winners. #AllIrelandFinal
— Shane Fitzpatrick (@fitz_xoxo) September 4, 2016
