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17 signs that it's definitely All-Ireland final Sunday

Today’s the day.

1. The whole county has been in overdrive for the last three weeks

Presseye / Lorcan Doherty/INPHO Presseye / Lorcan Doherty/INPHO / Lorcan Doherty/INPHO

Presseye / Lorcan Doherty/INPHO Presseye / Lorcan Doherty/INPHO / Lorcan Doherty/INPHO

2. The young fellas have all got their version of championship haircuts

Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

3. Even the animals are up for the match

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Presseye / Mark Pearce/INPHO Presseye / Mark Pearce/INPHO / Mark Pearce/INPHO

4. There’s only one mode of transport that will do

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James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

5. Unless you’re a Dub, there will inevitably be a row about the best directions to Drumcondra

6. You’ll spot plenty of road signs like this along the way

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James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

7. And there’ll be no shortage of county songs to listen to

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8. The ham sandwich and cup of tea just tastes different on a day like today

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9. You’d love a bit of divine intervention all the same

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Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

10. The county legends have all given their big-match predictions

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11. And these texts have finally stopped

12. You’ll still spot a couple of signs like this right up until throw-in

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13. And if you’ve somehow managed to get a ticket, you’ll feel like Charlie in the chocolate factory

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14. Everyone will have an opinion on the weather, the Croker pitch, and which of the two teams it will suit the most

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15. Jones’ Road will be a sea of colour from before lunchtime

Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

16. And there’s no battle like the battle to get to the bar in Quinn’s or the Big Tree

James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

17. And then there’s the pre-match nerves. Oh the nerves.

Tommy Grealy / INPHO Tommy Grealy / INPHO / INPHO

Best of luck to Kerry and Dublin, and the minors of Kerry and Tipperary, in this afternoon’s games.

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