21 September 1986

Kerry vs Tyrone Football Final 1986

Tyrone, appearing in their first-ever All-Ireland final, stunned Kerry by opening up a commanding second-half lead. But in a dramatic turnaround, Kerry’s veterans came roaring back, inspired by goals from Pat Spillane and Mikey Sheehy, to seize control. Kerry won 2-15 to 1-10, and Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh’s voice carried disbelief, admiration, and inevitability as the Kingdom once again bent the day to their will.

Kerry, Tyrone

Football

1986