Photos: Emotional scenes as the Galway ladies end 22-year wait for All-Ireland glory

The Galway ladies footballers defeated Kerry by 2-7 to 0-12 in a nail-biting All-Ireland senior ladies football final to capture the Brendan Martin Cup for a first time in 22 years. It triggered an outpuring of joy and emotion after so much heartache in between.

Galway players Olivia Divilly, left, and Leanne Coen celebrate at the final whistle. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile
Galway goalkeeper Leah O'Halloran and Róisín Leonard show what it means on the steps of the Hogan. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
Sisters Ríona and Brónagh Quinn of Galway celebrate with the Brendan Martin Cup. Photo by Paul Phelan/Sportsfile
Louise Ward of Galway celebrates with her father Willie. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile
Sisters Lynsey, Eva and Hannah Noone with the Brendan Martin Cup. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile Photo by Seb Daly / SPORTSFILE
Experienced Galway defender Sarah Ní Loingsigh celebrates with supporters. Photo by Paul Phelan/Sportsfile
Galway players Aoife Molloy, left, and Aoife O'Rourke. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile
Galway players Kate Slevin, right, and Eva Noone. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach / SPORTSFILE