How was that for you?
2016 was another unforgettable year for Gaelic games: Clare won the league but lost Davy, Rob Hennelly became a cause celebre as Mayo once more dominated the headlines, the Dublin winning machine rumbles quietly along, while Tipperary finally got that stripy monkey off their back.
But away from the headlines and Croke Park the summer unfolded in its own unique way in parishes the length and breadth of the country.
From the middle-aged dad contemplating one more time round the GAA sun, to the fan asleep in the ditch, the umpire taking snaps in a blizzard or the TV-watching lamb.
WIN!! We have 2 copies of @sportsfile's brilliant "Season of Sundays" to give away. Simply send us the best GAA picture you took this year! pic.twitter.com/W82qly84gE
— GAA JOE (@GAA__JOE) December 15, 2016
We asked you for your best GAA images of 2016 and you did not disappoint.
In fact, we got so many entries that the best we could do is narrow it down to our favourite 12, now we need you to pick a winner.
The top two will receive a copy of Sportsfile’s brilliant ‘Season of Sundays’.
We're 'all' huge Gaa fans in our family! 😄 pic.twitter.com/FTneGvXIE7
— Emma (@EmmaMc7) December 15, 2016
Going for the #sliotar! @FrMurphsHurling V @FullenGaelsGAA pic.twitter.com/mNfjFN2fNG
— Chris (@chriseganuk) December 16, 2016
MAYO fans never give up pic.twitter.com/ewg9K0Cm8L
— Orla Groarke (@ogroarke) December 16, 2016
Even baby's are in fear of the Gooch #onlyonegooch#hero pic.twitter.com/GZbtQpKDnE
— John Sugrue (@JohnSugrue2) December 15, 2016
the struggles of a monaghan fan! pic.twitter.com/mfHwPzg8Hq
— damian mc kenna (@mckennadamian28) December 15, 2016
Taken April in Ballydesmond while I was umpire pic.twitter.com/paklJP96QJ
— Eric Hickey (@TheEricHickey) December 16, 2016
Tipperary Hurling Manager Michael Ryan with his 8 week old nephew Tommy Allis at the homecoming in Upperchurch pic.twitter.com/cMTQmhn9NS
— Michael P Ryan (@ryanmilestone) December 15, 2016
Took this on Sunday at the @Slaughtneil v @StKiernansGAA game in Greenford pic.twitter.com/4tRgLOz8UN
— Chris McCann (@canntoya) December 15, 2016
#mayohurling #mayofootball #mayogaa #clubhurling #memoriesthrualens #nickyrackardcup pic.twitter.com/1g6HiSfhn7
— Ciara Buckley (@cibuckley) December 16, 2016
a great day out for the green and red! #Rollon2017 pic.twitter.com/g1YBDynpPq
— Mick Hunt (@thegreenandred) December 15, 2016
