The 21-year wait is over - Armagh are back in the All-Ireland football final.
Saturday saw a memorable semi-final play out between the Orchard County and Kerry, with extra-time needed to separate the teams.
After years of heartbreak, Kieran McGeeney's Armagh side finally got over the line with a dramatic two-point victory, seeing them through to the decider in two weeks.
The closing stages saw a remarkable show of grit from Armagh, who won just about every kickout and high ball in the final ten minutes of extra time. For a team whose ability to get results over the line has been questioned, there was nothing in doubt about their determination on Saturday.
It was a day to remember for the Armagh fans in Croke Park, who created a cacophonous din on Jones' Road at the full-time whistle.
As the supporters allowed themselves to dream of a repeat of the 2002 All-Ireland triumph, one of the members of that iconic team shared a poignant story in the BBC studio which summed up the importance of the day for the county.
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Oisín McConville grateful he convinced mother to travel to Armagh v Kerry
Oisín McConville was part of a star-studded panel in the BBC studio at Croke Park and his emotion was palpable as his county reached the All-Ireland final.
He joked that the fans were enjoying a "rave" in the crowd and that Kieran McGeeney had aged ten years over the course of Saturday's semi-final.
However, the most poignant element of his contributions post-match was his revelation that his mother, Margaret, had travelled to Croke Park on Saturday to take in her first Armagh game in years.
She hasn't been at a match in quite some time. I went home after the quarter-final and I called in to her.
She is never, ever, ever allowed to sit in this house while Armagh are playing again. Wheelchair and all, we got her up and she's bound to be a happy woman.
Hopefully it's not too much for her or I'll get the blame!
It's a heartwarming attestation of how much Saturday's game meant to the people of Armagh. No doubt the revelation that Margaret, a beloved figure in the county's GAA spheres, took in the game will be poignant to fans of the Orchard County.
McConville went on to say he was keen to temper expectations but, nonetheless, could not help being excited by a historic win for his county.
I don't want to overegg it, either, because there's still a big [game to play].
But it's an important part for everyone in Armagh and the locality. It gives people a massive lift.
Armagh will face the winners of Sunday's semi-final between Galway and Donegal in the All-Ireland final on Sunday July 28th.
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