Armagh are the All Ireland Football Champions for just the second time in their history.
Fullback Aaron McKay's goal proved crucial as the Orchard County bested Galway by 1-11 to 13 points.
It ends a 22 year wait for a title for the Ulster side while Galway's wait goes on.
Boss Kieran McGeeney becomes just the sixth man to win Sam Maguire as a captain and a manager.
McGeeney's wife Maura, from Kerry, is team physio.
Kerry's Kieran Donaghy is a member of the Armagh management team