[4][5][6][7] The final was shown live in Ireland on RTÉ One as part of The Sunday Game live programme, presented by Michael Lyster from Croke Park, with studio analysis from Cyril Farrell, Tomás Mulcahy and Ger Loughnane.

The game was also shown live on Sky Sports, presented by Rachel Wyse and Brian Carney.

[27] The Tipperary team that won the 1989 All-Ireland Final were presented to the crowd before the match to mark 25 years.

[30] Tickets being sold on black market websites are ranging in price from €250 and €375 each, depending on their location a week before the final.

[33] Five Tipperary players will be playing in their first All-Ireland final, Darren Gleeson, Cathal Barrett, James Barry, Kieran Bergin and John O’Dwyer.

[34][35] Walter Walsh was the surprise inclusion in the Kilkeeny line-up that was announced on the evening of the 5 September, with three changes in all from the side that defeated Limerick in the semi-final.

[37] Man of the Match: Richie Hogan Linesmen: Colm Lyons (Corcaigh) Brian Gavin (Uíbh Fhailí) Sideline Official Cathal McAllister (Corcaigh) Umpires Michael Coyle Seamus O’Brien Paddy Walsh Paul Reville Tipperary's Pádraic Maher said that he knew the injury-time attempt from John O’Dwyer was wide before being confirmed by Hawk-Eye saying "“I was standing right behind Bubbles.

"[39] Highlights of the final were shown on The Sunday Game programme which aired at 9:30pm that night on RTÉ Two and was presented by Des Cahill with analysis from Dónal Óg Cusack, Liam Sheedy, and Eddie Brennan.

[51][52] John Power then got a second goal four minutes later turning the ball home after an initial save from Darren Gleeson to put Kilkenny into a six-point lead.

Seamus Callanan got his second goal a minute from the end of normal time shooting low to the net on the ground to leave only two between the teams.

[59][60][61][62][63][64][65] Man of the Match: Kieran Joyce Linesmen: James Owens (Loch Garman) James McGrath (An Iarmhí) Sideline Official Alan Kelly (Gaillimh) Umpires Michael Gavin David Gavin William Flynn PJ Lawlor Kilkenny captain Lester Ryan accepted the Liam MacCarthy Cup from GAA president Liam O'Neill in the Hogan Stand and gave a speech which was delivered completely in the Irish language.

[66] The Kilkenny team returned home on the 28 September were the homecoming event was held at Nowlan Park in Kikenny City at 4.30pm.

Around 15,000 people turned up to celebrate the victory as the team made their way to Nowlan Park on an open top bus.