As Kildare went on to play Kerry in four All Ireland finals over the next six years, interest in football reached new levels.

She played in eight successive All Ireland finals for Tipperary.

With just one loss in six appearances in All Ireland finals, Down have got a reputation for rising to the big occasion.

She retired after playing in the last of her eight All Ireland finals with a heavily strapped Achilles tendon injury in 1996.

Many of the debating teams reached the regional and all Ireland finals.

She refereed the 1953, 1955, 1971 and 1972 All Ireland finals.

Mark Foley has played in 2 all Ireland finals and won 2 all-stars in 1996 and 2001.

Access to Croke Park and radio broadcasts of All Ireland finals were the major issues facing the game during her presidency.

She played in six further All Ireland finals.

All Ireland finals were held at Croke Park until 1981.