Kerry v Donegal: All you need to know ahead of the All-Ireland football final
In the first year of the new rules, it has been a season to remember, with entertaining games and attacking play bringing more eyes to the game.
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Now in the last weekend of July, only two teams remain, with Jack O'Connor hoping to win his fourth All-Ireland as Kerry manager, as they face Jim McGuinness and Donegal, who last won the All-Ireland in 2012.
Here is all you need to know ahead of Sunday's game in Croke Park.
When is Kerry v Donegal?
Kerry v Donegal in the All-Ireland final in on Sunday, July 27th, with throw in at 3:30pm.
How can I watch the All-Ireland final?
The All-Ireland final will be shown live on RTÉ Two and BBC Two NI. For those not living in Ireland, live coverage will be shown on GAA+.
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Form guide
It has been a long season for both teams, who have had their challenges to overcome to reach Sunday's final.
While Kerry won the Munster title once again, defeat to Meath in the group stages meant an extra game in the preliminary quarter-finals against Cavan, which set up a quarter-final against Armagh.
In a repeat of the semi-final they lost last season, Kerry put in their best performance of the season to win, and set up a semi-final against Tyrone.
Jack O'Connor's side never looked like losing the semi-final, as they reached their third final in four years.
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For Donegal, their championship started with a preliminary Ulster quarter-final win over Derry.
Hard fought wins over Monaghan and Down followed, before they had to dig deep against Armagh to win a second consecutive Ulster title after extra-time.
A hard group in the All-Ireland followed, with a defeat to Tyrone not the start they were looking for/
After bouncing back with a win against Cavan, a last second win over Mayo put Donegal in the preliminary quarter-finals, where they defeated Louth.
Monaghan were once again standing in front of them, and after a difficult first half, McGuinness' side rallied in the second half to make the last four.
After a competitive first half against Meath, Donegal showed they had too much and were comfortable winners.
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