Shane Lowry’s Claret Jug winning heroics and a Super 8 thriller involving Kerry and Donegal threw up plenty of talking points on Twitter…

Jesus mentally and physically broke up after yesterday. Between @Kerry_Official and @ShaneLowryGolf ye put me through the ringer, I’ve all the signs of it too. #gaa #golf #notagoodspectator #letmeoutthereanyday #maninthearena #alldayeveryday pic.twitter.com/LvUZxybLWJ

— Kieran Donaghy (@starryboy14) July 22, 2019

Every GAA Person in the country are so proud of this amazing superstar. Huge weekend for the super 8’s but there was only one show in town. @TheOpen This man is so grounded. That’s what makes him so special. #Familyman #winner https://t.co/ToWVkAyjIi pic.twitter.com/NZVAaeBmtD

— Marc Ó Sé (@osemarc2) July 21, 2019

We’ve had some phenomenal sports stars in Ireland & hugely popular ones but its fair to say @ShaneLowryGolf is arguably the most popular! Why?? Because he’s a sound man

— Eddie Brennan (@NedzerB13) July 21, 2019

I captured a glimpse into Brendan’s world on Friday,watching from the shadows,can only imagine how proud he is of his son this evening #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/9WL4GS8Se8

— Jason Sherlock (@boomjayo) July 21, 2019

Has there ever been a sportsman as universally popular as Lowry? Everyone in Ireland grinning as he walks down the 18th

— Jack McCaffrey (@jackmcc93) July 21, 2019

Not even Maura coupling up with Greg and winning Love island would top this! Congrats @ShaneLowryGolf ya good thing! Unbelievable scenes! What a man #TheOpen #LoveIsIand

— Damien Comer (@DamoComer) July 21, 2019

Here in Croke park the boss -Mícheál ó Muircheartaigh watching the king of Ireland - congrats to @ShaneLowryGolf & a most enjoyable match Donegal v Kerry pic.twitter.com/SUGcO8LHxx

— Dessie Dolan (@dessiedolan) July 21, 2019

And on Michael Murphy, it will take a lot for Colm O’Rourke to top the straw hat Brian Dooher comment but the talk about Murphy’s influence is getting closer with each game Murphy dictates.

— Eamon Mc Gee (@EamonMcGee) July 21, 2019

I could just say the exact same thing again this week!!! https://t.co/2gUjOyZ9I9

— Mark McHugh (@MarkMcHugh1) July 21, 2019

Murphy’s penalty was even more impressive with the fact not alone had he the goalie to beat but the distraction of the stewards taking there match position behind the goal too as he was kicking.#Donegalkerry

— Eoin Cadogan (@cads3) July 21, 2019

Donegal far from a one man team but in Michael Murphy & Ryan McHugh they’ve two inspirational players who very rarely disappoint.

— Darran O'Sullivan (@Darransull86) July 21, 2019

First Tomás Ó Sé ever to get a red card in Croke Park!!!!🙈😁

— Tomás Ó Sé (@tomas5ky) July 21, 2019

Super 8s have been worthwhile for Meath to gain experience of what lies ahead in 2020. Vital to take learning from these games and continue to improve our team play over the winter.

— Kevin Reilly (@kevreilly1) July 21, 2019

Both Mayo and Donegal beat Meath by 9. Meath so much closer than both scorelines reflect. Castlebar in two weeks will be hopping. Mayo still there #super8s

— Emlyn Mulligan (@emlynmulligan) July 21, 2019

Andy Moran has been involved in everything good about @MayoGAA in second half

— Aidan O Mahony (@GmailMahony) July 21, 2019

It’s a bit insulting to say Dublin are only playing in “second gear” .... The energy and effort they put into every game is phenomenal #gaa

— Anthony Masterson (@antomasterson1) July 21, 2019

How is Hill 16 not calling for @bernardbrogan , get him on. #gaa #thedubs #hill16

— Kieran Donaghy (@starryboy14) July 20, 2019

Delighted to see Berno back on the bench this evening. Just reward for an incredible 18 months of hard work... I hope he gets a spin out in front of the Hill....

— Alan Brogan (@alanbrogan13) July 20, 2019

Love seeing a palmed goal! Support runner rewarded and percentage shot.

— Mickey Quinn (@mickeyq06) July 20, 2019

Good start to this Referee 0-03 Roscommon 0-02

— Alan Smith (@alansmith631) July 20, 2019

Gotta go for goal there. Hand passing it over the bar 👎🏻 #GAA

— Tomás Quinn (@mossyquinn) July 20, 2019

His first trip to Croker.. hope his first outing is a good one 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/vR57gAWU6o

— Colm O Neill (@crossbar13) July 20, 2019

The dummy, Gaelic style, from McKenna! ☘️#AFLCrowsDons pic.twitter.com/84vGZxPQt2

— AFL (@AFL) July 19, 2019