Armagh has claimed its second ever All-Ireland Senior Football title after defeating Galway this afternoon. 

The Ulster team defeated Galway 1-11 to 0-13 - the lowest scoring final since 2015.

After finishing the first half with six points each, Galway and Armagh matched blows until a goal from Stefan Campbell signalled victory. 

Matthew Tierney of Galway in action against Niall Grimley of Armagh during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final. Photo by John Sheridan/Sportsfile

Some more points from Galway kept the game close into extra time, but several missed points from the Tribesman and more scores from Armagh kept them in the lead. 

A seagull also made an appearance on the pitch for a considerable section of the first half but seemingly got a red card before he could return for the second half. 

Cillian McDaid of Galway and a seagull during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Armagh and Galway at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Daire Brennan/Sportsfile

After years of competing in the mix for the Sam Maguire, Armagh made a splash this year after defeating Roscommon in the quarter-finals. 

The Orchard County then defeated Kerry in the semi-finals by two points, leading them to the final against Galway. 

This is Armagh’s second-ever win in the All-Ireland Senior Championship Football final, having previously won against Kerry in 2002. 

Current manager Kieran McGeeney was named Player of the Match at their previous victory and will once again lift the Sam Maguire for Armagh. 

Aaron McKay of Armagh celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Armagh and Galway at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Off the Ball’s Tommy Rooney recalled at their last win in 2003, Armagh manager Joe Kernan presented the players with a ‘loser’s plaque’ and smashed it in the dressing room. 

“Kieran McGeeney was in the dressing room that day,” he said. “McGeeney is an unbelievable character, very charismatic and inspirational.” 

This was also the first All-Ireland final since 2010 that doesn’t include Dublin, Mayo or Kerry. 

The family and friends of Natalie McNally, who walked from Craigavon, Armagh, to Croke Park, with Leader of Sinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Mr Rooney said Armagh and Galway are a “novel pairing” for the all-important final.  

“It’s a little bit like having no Limerick in an All-Ireland hurling final,” he told The Anton Savage Show. 

“It's just nice when it's going to a county that isn't used to winning.” 

Earlier today, a rare bright orange lobster appeared off the coast of Galway – which Armagh fans will now no doubt take as a sign of the victory that was to come.