Sometimes a photo can say more than a thousand words.
After an incredible season of Gaelic football, we have scrolled through the wonderful archives of Sportsfile and picked out the top eight images of the 2022 campaign.
It was a season that saw Kerry win their first All-Ireland in eight years, Meath Ladies regain their title, and it pretty much became the year of David Clifford, who won everything he could possibly win with club and county.
There have been some massive moments, such as Sean O’Shea’s iconic free kick against Dublin, or Rian O’Neill’s last gap equaliser against Galway, but some of these images capture the moments that you maybe missed.
8. The euphoria of winning with your club
Kilkerrin-Clonberne players Siobhán Divilly and Annette Clarke celebrate after their side’s victory in the 2021 currentaccount.ie All-Ireland Ladies Senior Club Football.
7. Whatever it takes to win
Stephen O’Brien of Kerry puts his body on the line to block Johnny Heaney from scoring in the All-Ireland final.
6. Things are brighter when you win
Dublin captain Ciarán Kilkenny with the trophy after the O’Byrne Cup final match between Dublin and Laois at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow.
5. Championships are won in winter
This is a photo that truly captures the trials and tribulations of winter football.
4. Heartbreak
The price you pay to chase greatness can be a costly one.
3. Local heroes
David Clifford making the day of young fans who crowded the pitch to get a glimpse of their hero.
2. Get up them stairs
Stefan Okunbor launched himself into a new dimension with this incredible leap back in January; an amazing photo which demonstrates true power and athleticism.
1. Dreams achieved
This is what achieving your life-long dream looks like. Sheer, unadulterated joy that makes you float in thin air.
Related links:
- Ulster football is where it is at; Some of the province’s biggest critics have changed their tune
- Ulster football’s critics forced to eat their words after insane game on TG4
- Cliffords kick 3-13 of 4-15 to inspire Fossa to Kerry junior crown
