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Tears and cheers: 23 pictures that sum up a brilliant All-Ireland Camogie finals day

Cork, Limerick and Down all had a day to savour in Croke Park.

The Down fans brought a banner to celebrate the Camogie Association’s 110th birthday

Down supporters with their banners Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Niamh Dollard’s goal gave Laois the half-time lead in the Premier Junior Final against Down

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But it was disappointment again for last year’s beaten finalists

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Paula Gribbon led the Down celebrations after their four-point win

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Captain Niamh Mallon had the honour of lifting the Kay Mills Cup

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And, of course, there was the obligatory post-match selfie

The Intermediate final between Limerick and Kilkenny was a close run affair

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There were tears for Therese Muldowney and Kilkenny after they lost by 1-12 to 0-10

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But it was smiles all round for Michelle Casey…

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Captain Fiona Hickey…

And Treaty manager Joe Quaid

And — of course — a selfie

President Michael D Higgins met the Cork and Kilkenny teams ahead of the senior final

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And while Kilkenny dominated the first half, it was Cork who ran out six-point winners

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Aisling Thompson couldn’t hide her emotions at the final whistle

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Hannah Looney led the celebrations from the sideline

Aoife Murray took a moment to herself

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Anna Geary and Maria Walsh were overjoyed

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And as captain, Geary lifted the O’Duffy Cup for the 25th time in Cork’s history

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Cork paint Croke Park red after brilliant comeback to beat Kilkenny

Superb Mulcahy leads Limerick to All-Ireland Intermediate crown

Down beat Laois to claim All-Ireland Junior Camogie crown

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