The Marathon match completed the world record yesterday

The 24 hour record-breaking marathon match came to an end at Garvaghey yesterday, as the two squads completed the incredible feat of playing a match from Saturday to Sunday.

42 players from across the province kept the game going from Saturday through to Sunday, as they raised money for Cancer NI and the Michaela Foundation. In total £50,000 was raised, and there were 150 volunteers who took part.

Mickey Harte welcomed the team as they finished the game, and pointed out that it had been a team effort to achieve the record. He congratulated the team for creating the world record. He further thanked the families who helped out, and highlighted the incredible amount of logistics that went into making the record possible.

Unsurprisingly there were plenty of reaction on Twitter as Gaels praised the participants for their great effort.

@DeclanBogue umpiring at the #MarathonMatch in Garvaghey this evening. Looking forward to his comprehensive match report with scorers. pic.twitter.com/RrRjGxn770

— Teamtalkmag.com (@teamtalkmagLIVE) January 8, 2017

Well Done to all those who participated in the @michaelafound and @CancerFocusNI 24Hr Marathon Match. Class act for a great cause. pic.twitter.com/Pv8RRjE145

— Tyrone GAA (@GAAmickeysarmy) January 8, 2017

Guinness World Record 24 hour Marathon Gaa Match,well done @FarrenConor pic.twitter.com/lKyd00Ac9n

— St Colm’s GAC Drum (@StColmsGACDrum) January 8, 2017

Congratulations to Carryduff Senior player Rory McGrath and players on completing their 24 hour Marathon Match… https://t.co/5Mvl4wy0PI

— Carryduff GAC (@CarryduffCLG) January 8, 2017

Good morning from Ballygawley just under 2 hours and 30 mins left for the #MarathonMatch pic.twitter.com/M8urwsJczT

— Ryan Feeney (@ryanjfeeney) January 8, 2017

@teamtalkmagLIVE ,just in for marathon match unreal effort from everyone that has volunteered and organised Brillant event# keepitgoing? pic.twitter.com/RUQbkzEjI2

— Martin Keenan (@MartinKeenan4) January 8, 2017

A gallant effort from those who have just completed the 24hr #MarathonMatch! Show your support by donating here…https://t.co/MagHcvBrS2

— Beragh Red Knights (@BeraghGAA) January 8, 2017

Fantastic afternoon at #gaa 24hr marathon match in aid of @CancerFocusNI & @michaelafound #charity #givingback #MarathonMatch pic.twitter.com/i5GAomHK8D

— TR Sports Massage (@TRSportsMass1) January 7, 2017

Thank’s everyone who helped in any & every way for d 24hr match @michaelafound @CancerFocusNI and putting me on tophttps://t.co/kK0CWayp0H

— Aidan Shevlin (@A1SHEV) January 6, 2017

Anybody who was interested in the final score of the marathon Match it was BLUE 304-295 White 205-252! #MarathonMatch #FinalScore

— Ronie O’Neill (@ronieoneill) January 9, 2017