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Jack McCaffrey’s day got off to the worst start possible, as his All-Ireland final was over in just minutes, but the Clontarf man’s spirits seemed to have been lifted by another winners medal proven by his background antics in an interview during Dublin’s post-match celebrations.  Dublin manager Jim Gavin and captain Stephen Cluxton joined Michael Lyster to speak on another historic …

So, that’s it, another season down.  The 2017 championship has come to a halt and what a grand finale it was. The Dubs have retained Sam Maguire and in doing so, completing an historic three in a row to cement their place in the history books as one the all-time great teams. For Mayo, another year, another heartbreak. 66 years …

Dublin are All-Ireland champions for the third consecutive year and the celebrations will go on long into the night in the capital.  However, Eoghan O’Gara may have his celebrations marred by the fact that he could be facing into a disciplinary hearing following an incident involving himself and Colm Boyle during today’s game. Video footage clearly suggests O’Gara pinning Boyle …

What a cracking game we were treated to this afternoon in Croke Park. The 2017 All-Ireland final between Dublin and Mayo certainly did not disappoint.  Dublin have completed an historic three in-a-row with victory by the slimmest of margins, while Mayo’s 66 years of hurt will stretches to become 67, at least. Here are our top three performers from the …

Was Diarmuid Connolly attempting to send out a message by wearing different warm-up gear to the rest of his teammates before the All-Ireland final?  Jim Gavin made a massive call prior to today’s showdown with Mayo by persisting without star forward Diarmuid Connolly from the start. Connolly returned just in time for the semi-final won over Tyrone off the back …

Mayo can put 66 years of hurt behind them on Sunday and deny Dublin a three in a row, curse be damned. Here’s how…. 1.  Maybe don’t drop your number one goalkeeper on All Ireland final day?  In the replayed final less than a year ago, Stephen Rochford made the inexplicable decision to drop David Clarke in favour of Rob …

Mayo are just one sleep away from the biggest game of their lives in Croke Park as they attempt to dethrone the all-conquering Dublin in search of three All-Ireland titles in a row.  With that being said, one would suspect a tense mood within the camp of the Connacht side, particularly this past week. With 66 years of hurt on …