This decade will be remembered for the dominance of Dublin as they completed a historic five-in-a-row with victory over Kerry earlier this year. It was fitting that the Kingdom would provide the opposition for that famous victory considering it was their pairing in the 2011 decider that sparked the Dublin revival. Before that year, the Sky Blues hadn’t lifted the …
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The GAA have announced the ticket details for the highly-anticipated replay clash between Dublin and Kerry in the All-Ireland football final. The Sam Maguire Cup lay unclaimed following Sunday’s thrilling 1-16 apiece draw in Croke Park with the replay set for Saturday, September 14 with a throw-in time of 6pm. Tickets will be reduced by a third for the replay …
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RTE have announced that over 900,000 viewers tuned into their coverage of Sunday’s All-Ireland final thriller between Kerry and Dublin in Croke Park. An average of 968,700 tuned into The Sunday Game as Dean Rock’s missed free attempt in the final minute saw Kerry cling on for a draw following an enthralling encounter. The figure sees a significant rise from …
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Jim Gavin was visibly disappointed as he entered the press room yesterday following Dublin’s draw with Kerry in the All-Ireland final. The Dublin manager was his usual coy-self, sprinkled with a little touch of frustration as Dublin had it, then lost it, before nearly having it again. Gavin admitted he was disappointed with the Dublin performance but pleased with the …
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Former Tyrone player, Enda McGinley has given a fascinating insight into how manager, Mickey Harte mentally prepares his teams ahead of the All Ireland final against Dublin on Sunday. McGinley was part of the winning All Ireland panels of 2003, 2005 and 2008 and also played under Harte at a minor level in 1998. Speaking at the Guinness GAA Bound Together …
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Mayo go into Sunday’s All-Ireland football final as big underdogs against a Dublin team looking to keep Sam Maguire for the third consecutive winter. Coming into this clash, which is a repeat of last year’s decider, the Connacht side will look to their big-game experience to try to force them over the line and win a first title since 1951 – …
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The date for the 2018 All-Ireland football final may be forced into rescheduling again because of a visit from the Pope. The date for the final was set to be altered from the traditional third Sunday in September to August 28 as part of a championship restructure, but that change now looks to be up in the air, The Irish …
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Mayo reached the All Ireland SFC final in 2006 after a spectacular run which saw them clinch a Connacht title and overcome Dublin in an all-time classic in the All Ireland semi-final. However, as is much too often the story for Mayo football folk, they came up short on the final day. Kerry ran out winners in Croke Park on …
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With just 24 hours to go until the All-Ireland football final replay between Dublin and Mayo, excitement is peaking here in Pundit Arena HQ. Can the Dubs successfully defend the Sam Maguire Cup for the first time since 1977, or will Mayo end 65 years of hurt? Brian Barry and Sean Cremin sat down for Pundit Arena’s weekly GAA podcast, The 16th …
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Dublin will be never be as bad again and Mayo have missed their chance to break the curse of 51. It probably was the poorest performance Dublin has put together since their loss to Meath back in 2010, but Mayo were also far from their best. The Green and Red have as much room for improvement. Mayo manager Stephen Rochford and …
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Mayo come to the capital on Sunday looking to topple the ‘unbeatable’ Dubs. No matter the outcome, something seismic will occur. Either Dublin cement themselves as one of the greatest ever football teams, or Mayo break ‘the curse’ and bring home Sam for the first time since 1951. Despite the chasm in success and form between the two counties, the …
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Dublin and Mayo have provided some cracking games in recent times. Everyone is hoping that they will provide another one in this weekend’s All-Ireland football final. Here we rank the Top 3. 3. Dublin 3-15 Mayo 1-14 – 2015 It was a game that Dublin had to pull out all the stops to beat Mayo. Mayo took a second half lead …
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Dublin V Mayo in this year’s All-Ireland Final has split a lot of opinions. Many think that a Dublin win is a sheer formality while ‘Mayo For Sam’ is receiving some positive press from other areas. The bookies have Dublin as favourites but here we asses where the value is for Sunday’s betting. 1. Dublin (-3) – 10/11 The handicap …
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It’s one day until the potential end of the intercounty GAA season. Dublin take on Mayo as everyone knows by now. They have been two of the best teams in Ireland over the last few years. Here we take a novel look at both sides and see what they would look like if we put them both together. 1. Stephen …
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“The Dubs are back, the Dubs are back, let the railway end go barmy ’cause Hill 16 has never seen the likes of Heffo’s Army.” Here’s a statistic you may not know, or at least you may not have considered – in the 42 championship campaigns since that catchy little ditty, “The Likes of Heffo’s Army”, was unleashed on the …
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Mayo For Sam has moved one step closer to reality. They were not overly impressive against Tipperary but they are back in the All-Ireland final. Here is what people had to say online. Said it before but Mayo are the Portugal of Gaelic football — Zozimus (@Fearganainm) August 21, 2016 #MAYvTIPP Well done Mayo very well deserved we fought till …
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Mayo For Sam could become three very dangerous words this weekend. The excitement regarding its possibility is in danger of creating architects of downfall as Mayo must play Tipperary before the get to any final. Complacency and ‘Mayo For Sam’ should be parked right away. Here we pick five men who we think will be vital to Mayo’s chances. 1. Keith Higgins Higgins …
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Kieran Donaghy has claimed that he was eye gouged during the All Ireland Final. Kerry Captain, Kieran Donaghy, has claimed that he was eye gouged by Dublin’s Philly McMahon during this year’s All Ireland Final. Writing in today’s Irish Independent, Tom Rooney, has reported that Donaghy can be heard telling referee, David Coldrick, of the incident during the second half. …
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