[citation needed] With Galway having the highest number of Connacht titles and Dublin the standard bearers in Leinster, they have both enjoyed success in the All-Ireland level.
They next met in the semi-final of the 1933 Championship, with Galway emerging victorious in Mullingar's Cusack Park.
[citation needed] The rivalry reached its nadir in the 1983 final, also known as the "Game of Shame" which was infamous for its levels of thuggery, seeing four red cards, as Dublin won by two points.
[citation needed] Galway ended a 90-year wait for a victory over Dublin in 2024 with a one point win over the reigning champions in the quarter final.
Despite losing their captain Seán Kelly and all-star forward Shane Walsh to injuries, Galway took the lead with two minutes remaining and held on for a famous win.