Additional Iarnród Éireann services were added to accommodate people travelling to the final and other events taking place in Dublin during the weekend.

Dublin picked up three first half yellow cards for Paddy Small, Colm Basquel and Lee Gannon with a lot of hard hitting but little flowing football.

Kerry had begun the second half with more conviction, Paudie Clifford making his presence felt, and led by three points when Small struck.

David Clifford kicked his third wide of the half four minutes later and a Mike Breen foul on Basquel was penalised by Dean Rock.

[30] In his post-match speech, an emotional McCarthy paid tribute to manager Dessie Farrell and admitted that the team had done a lot of soul searching in the previous two years.

[31] McCarthy joined his teammates Stephen Cluxton and Michael Fitzsimons to earn nine All-Ireland SFC medals.

[32] Dean Rock and James McCarthy spoke to RTÉ after the match, both hinting that the final might be their last game for Dublin.

[37] Dublin manager Dessie Farrell paid tribute to his players after they showed "character in abundance" to fight back and beat Kerry.

"[38] Kerry manager Jack O'Connor said Paddy Small's goal was a "huge turning point" in the match.

"[39] Highlights of the final were shown on The Sunday Game programme which aired at 9:30pm that night on RTÉ2 and was presented by Jacqui Hurley.

[44][45][46][47] The Dublin team paid a visit to Temple Street Children's Hospital earlier in the day, meeting some of the young fans who were unable to make it to Croke Park.