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In Pictures: Mayo's Agony Contrasts With Dublin's Elation

In Pictures: Mayo's Agony Contrasts With Dublin's Elation
Gavin Cooney
By Gavin Cooney
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And it was ever thus. Mayo have lost a ninth All-Ireland final in a row, and it is a third consecutive one-point defeat to Dublin in the September showpiece, too.

For Dublin, it is a third Sam Maguire in a row and a fourth in five years, and their elation contrasted sharply with Mayo's agony. Here's a profile of the post-game scenes in pictures, courtesy of Sportsfile.

Cluxton raises a smile along with the trophy...

...moments after having a performance sealed with a kiss.

The end of a difficult season tastes sweet for Diarmuid Connolly...

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...while the match-winner is mobbed.

Cian O'Sullivan, meanwhile, proclaims another glory.

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Aidan O'Shea struggled to hold back the emotions...

...as did the reigning Footballer of the Year

Stephen Rochford was aghast among his troops post-match.

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And after it all, Jim Gavin even managed to raise a smile.

 

 

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