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Galway secures All-Ireland SFC title after dramatic finish against Kerry

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:08 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Galway secures All-Ireland SFC title after dramatic finish against Kerry

Summary

Galway won the Ladies' All-Ireland Senior Football Championship for the first time since 2004, defeating Kerry 2-7 to 0-12 at Croke Park on August 2, 2026. The game saw a dramatic conclusion with Kerry's last-minute goal ruled out for a square ball, leading to celebrations from Galway supporters. Leanne Coen scored both of Galway's goals, including a pivotal second goal in the final minutes. Despite Kerry taking the lead at various points in the match, Galway's strong finish ensured their victory. The defeat marked a disappointing end to the season for Kerry, who also lost in the men's finals last month.

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By the Numbers

•Galway wins Ladies' All-Ireland SFC 2-7 to 0-12 over Kerry.
•Leanne Coen scored two crucial goals for Galway.
•Kerry's last-minute goal was disallowed following a referee's decision.
•Match played at Croke Park on August 2, 2026.
•Kerry lost both the men's and women's All-Ireland finals this season.

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6:08 PMYahoo Sports — Drama as Galway beat Kerry to win All-Ireland SFC

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Galway win the Ladies' All-Ireland Senior Football Championship for the first time since 2004 with a dramatic 2-7 to 0-12 win over Kerry at Croke Park.
— Yahoo Sports

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