And so, another championship campaign's in the books.
Kerry's year started back on 5 January. On a bitterly cold winter's night in Tralee, they annihilated Limerick 2-23 to 0-6 in their McGrath Cup opener.
They haven't looked back since, scooping the National League and Munster titles in impressive fashion to set them up for another crack at Sam.
And while their quarter-final win over Mayo set few pulses facing, claiming a massive scalp over regular tormentors Dublin in the semi-final gave Jack O'Connor's side the boost they needed to go on and get the job done.
But today's final was far from a cakewalk. Galway, who toppled Derry and Armagh to reach their first decider since 2001, battled hard, with exceptional performances from Shane Walsh and Cillian McDaid keeping their dream alive.
But in the end, Kerry just had too much in the tank. Too much scoring power. Too much fitness. Too much desire to end their famine.
Congratulations to Kerry. Thanks for following today's live text, and indeed all of our coverage this season. It's been a blast. I'll leave you with John Haughey's on-the-whistle report from Croker. The big man's still tapping away at it so maybe stick the kettle on before you tuck into his flowing prose.
And remember, we still have the club season to look forward to!
Right, time for my Sunday roast. See ya.
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The House that Jack Built (again)
FT: Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16
This is Jack O'Connor's fourth All-Ireland title across three spells as Kerry boss.
He's delivered the big one in the first season of each of his three reigns - 2004, 2009 and 2022.
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The ecstasy...
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...and the agony.
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O'Connor one of the greatest - McHugh
FT: Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16
Mark McHugh
Former Donegal forward on BBC Radio Ulster
Quote Message: Jack O'Connor was ruthless at half-time to take off big players - he'll go down as one of the all-time greatest Kerry managers along with Mick O'Dwyer. Kerry got to grips with with Galway's midfield in the second half. Galway will be disapppointed that they were not further ahead at half-time and some of their big players didn't turn up on the day.
Jack O'Connor was ruthless at half-time to take off big players - he'll go down as one of the all-time greatest Kerry managers along with Mick O'Dwyer. Kerry got to grips with with Galway's midfield in the second half. Galway will be disapppointed that they were not further ahead at half-time and some of their big players didn't turn up on the day.
The moment he's been waiting for
FT: Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16
David Clifford notched 0-8 today. Something tells me there'll be a few more massive All-Ireland final performances to come from this young man during his career.
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It's a devastating day for Galway, but the Tribesmen gave us so much during this championship.
A wonderful team to watch. It'll be great to watch their progress next year.
A day to savour for Kerry
FT: Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16
It's a day for the green and gold in the Big House.
Kerry's 38th All-Ireland Senior Football title.
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Joe O'Connor and Sean O'Shea skip up the Hogan Stand steps and raise the Sam Maguire aloft.
The party's starting now.
'It's something I've dreamt of all my life' - Clifford
FT: Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16
A couple of Davids - Moran and Clifford - said a few words to RTE in the immediate aftermath.
"It was a real panel effort," said Moran. "We've trained very hard all year and we've backed our fitness. As the game on we got stronger.
"It's very hard to put into words," said Clifford.
"It's something I've dreamt of all my life. I was always very confident even though last year didn't work out for us."
'Kerry had to dig deep'
Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16
Marc O Se
Former Kerry defender on BBC Radio Foyle
Quote Message: It's unbelievable - for many counties not winning it since 2014 is not a long time but for Kerry it was a long time coming. They had to dig deep in the second half and it's a huge day for Kerry.
It's unbelievable - for many counties not winning it since 2014 is not a long time but for Kerry it was a long time coming. They had to dig deep in the second half and it's a huge day for Kerry.
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FT: Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16
Scenes of utter ecstasy for those in green and gold as looks of devastation etch across the Galway faces.
David Clifford consoles Galway captain Sean Kelly.
Clifford was remarkable today. He'll finally get his hands on the Sam Maguire trophy.
BreakingKerry are the 2022 All-Ireland champions!
FT: Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16
It's all over. Kerry are the All-Ireland champions for the first time since 2014!
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Sean O'Shea sends another dangerous pass into space and it results in Connor Gleeson fouling the newly-introduced Joe O'Connor.
O'Shea thumps the free over and that is surely that.
Kerry lead by three
Kerry 0-19 Galway 0-16
Kerry first another point over the bar, this time through Gavin White after an excellent over-the-top pass from Sean O'Shea.
The Kingdom are so close now. Galway need a goal. Simple as that.
Walsh misses free
Kerry 0-18 Galway 0-16
Graham O'Sullivan fouls the indefatigable Cillian McDaid.
Shane Walsh with the free, from way out. It's well wide. Galway might need a goal at this stage.
Five minutes of injury time
Kerry 0-18 Galway 0-16
There's still time for Galway!
Spillane stretches Kerry's lead
Kerry 0-18 Galway 0-16
Killian Spillane wriggles his way past Kieran Molloy and fists the ball over from a tight angle to give Kerry a two-point lead.
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Kerry 0-17 Galway 0-16
Cillian McDaid, looking for his fifth score, sends another one towards the Kerry posts but this one's wide.
Clifford edges Kerry ahead again
Kerry 0-17 Galway 0-16
Referee Sean Hurson makes a great call to penalise John Daly for grabbing the arm of Killian Spillane as the Kerry sub tries to take the ball off the Galway defender.
David Clifford, from out near the right sideline, swings over another cracker. Kerry lead by one with three minutes left.
McDaid draws Galway level
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Cillian McDaid dusts himself down after that coming together with Barry and White to curl over a wonder score and bring Galway level.
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Latest PostKerry cap perfect year with the Holy Grail
FT: Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16
And so, another championship campaign's in the books.
Kerry's year started back on 5 January. On a bitterly cold winter's night in Tralee, they annihilated Limerick 2-23 to 0-6 in their McGrath Cup opener.
They haven't looked back since, scooping the National League and Munster titles in impressive fashion to set them up for another crack at Sam.
And while their quarter-final win over Mayo set few pulses facing, claiming a massive scalp over regular tormentors Dublin in the semi-final gave Jack O'Connor's side the boost they needed to go on and get the job done.
But today's final was far from a cakewalk. Galway, who toppled Derry and Armagh to reach their first decider since 2001, battled hard, with exceptional performances from Shane Walsh and Cillian McDaid keeping their dream alive.
But in the end, Kerry just had too much in the tank. Too much scoring power. Too much fitness. Too much desire to end their famine.
Congratulations to Kerry. Thanks for following today's live text, and indeed all of our coverage this season. It's been a blast. I'll leave you with John Haughey's on-the-whistle report from Croker. The big man's still tapping away at it so maybe stick the kettle on before you tuck into his flowing prose.
And remember, we still have the club season to look forward to!
Right, time for my Sunday roast. See ya.
The House that Jack Built (again)
FT: Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16
This is Jack O'Connor's fourth All-Ireland title across three spells as Kerry boss.
He's delivered the big one in the first season of each of his three reigns - 2004, 2009 and 2022.
Post update
FT: Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16
The ecstasy...
...and the agony.
O'Connor one of the greatest - McHugh
FT: Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16
Mark McHugh
Former Donegal forward on BBC Radio Ulster
The moment he's been waiting for
FT: Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16
David Clifford notched 0-8 today. Something tells me there'll be a few more massive All-Ireland final performances to come from this young man during his career.
Post update
FT: Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16
It's a devastating day for Galway, but the Tribesmen gave us so much during this championship.
A wonderful team to watch. It'll be great to watch their progress next year.
A day to savour for Kerry
FT: Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16
It's a day for the green and gold in the Big House.
Kerry's 38th All-Ireland Senior Football title.
Post update
FT: Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16
Joe O'Connor and Sean O'Shea skip up the Hogan Stand steps and raise the Sam Maguire aloft.
The party's starting now.
'It's something I've dreamt of all my life' - Clifford
FT: Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16
A couple of Davids - Moran and Clifford - said a few words to RTE in the immediate aftermath.
"It was a real panel effort," said Moran. "We've trained very hard all year and we've backed our fitness. As the game on we got stronger.
"It's very hard to put into words," said Clifford.
"It's something I've dreamt of all my life. I was always very confident even though last year didn't work out for us."
'Kerry had to dig deep'
Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16
Marc O Se
Former Kerry defender on BBC Radio Foyle
Post update
FT: Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16
Scenes of utter ecstasy for those in green and gold as looks of devastation etch across the Galway faces.
David Clifford consoles Galway captain Sean Kelly.
Clifford was remarkable today. He'll finally get his hands on the Sam Maguire trophy.
BreakingKerry are the 2022 All-Ireland champions!
FT: Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16
It's all over. Kerry are the All-Ireland champions for the first time since 2014!
Post update
Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16
Sean O'Shea sends another dangerous pass into space and it results in Connor Gleeson fouling the newly-introduced Joe O'Connor.
O'Shea thumps the free over and that is surely that.
Kerry lead by three
Kerry 0-19 Galway 0-16
Kerry first another point over the bar, this time through Gavin White after an excellent over-the-top pass from Sean O'Shea.
The Kingdom are so close now. Galway need a goal. Simple as that.
Walsh misses free
Kerry 0-18 Galway 0-16
Graham O'Sullivan fouls the indefatigable Cillian McDaid.
Shane Walsh with the free, from way out. It's well wide. Galway might need a goal at this stage.
Five minutes of injury time
Kerry 0-18 Galway 0-16
There's still time for Galway!
Spillane stretches Kerry's lead
Kerry 0-18 Galway 0-16
Killian Spillane wriggles his way past Kieran Molloy and fists the ball over from a tight angle to give Kerry a two-point lead.
Post update
Kerry 0-17 Galway 0-16
Cillian McDaid, looking for his fifth score, sends another one towards the Kerry posts but this one's wide.
Clifford edges Kerry ahead again
Kerry 0-17 Galway 0-16
Referee Sean Hurson makes a great call to penalise John Daly for grabbing the arm of Killian Spillane as the Kerry sub tries to take the ball off the Galway defender.
David Clifford, from out near the right sideline, swings over another cracker. Kerry lead by one with three minutes left.
McDaid draws Galway level
Kerry 0-16 Galway 0-16
Cillian McDaid dusts himself down after that coming together with Barry and White to curl over a wonder score and bring Galway level.
What a game he's having!