Leinster champions for the ninth time in a row, Dublin were made to work hard in the opening 35 minutes of Sunday’s final before hardly working in the second 35 as the Meath challenge wilted to the point that it became sad to watch. It was the outcome we all expected but didn’t want as Dublin turned the screw in …
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Dublin’s All-Ireland winning forward Dean Rock has given his take on the recent spate of violence in the GAA outlining that it’s something that would “turn people away from the game” if it continued to occur on a regular basis. Speaking at the AIG skills challenge event on Monday, Rock was keen to point out that instances of violence have …
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Kildare left Croke Park empty-handed on Saturday night as they endured a second-half blitz from All-Ireland champions Dublin.
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We are lucky that we are in a position that we can see so many of the top footballers in the country on such a regular basis. With increased coverage of the National League and the introduction of the qualifiers, there are more games than ever for supporters to witness. The addition of the Super 8s will further increase how often …
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Mayo’s Lee Keegan has been cleared of any official wrongdoing after an incident in the All-Ireland football final. According to the Irish Independent on Tuesday morning, the GAA’s Central Competition Controls Committee found that footage appearing to show Keegan throwing his GPS device in the direction of Dublin’s Dean Rock, it was not conclusive enough to warrant a charge being …
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James McCarthy has claimed that an object of some sort was thrown at his Dublin team-mate Dean Rock as the forward stepped up to take the free-kick that secured a third All-Ireland title in a row for Jim Gavin’s men. While Rock’s successful effort proved to be the difference in one of the most exciting finals in recent memory, McCarthy …
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Dublin claimed a historic three in a row with a superb display in Sunday’s win over Mayo. Dean Rock was the hero as he kicked a 76th minute free to win the game – 1-17 to 1-16 after an epic finale to the season. The Dubs got off to a dream start when Con O’Callaghan got a superb goal inside …
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The name that never goes away. Dublin’s Diarmuid Connolly is set to take the limelight yet again. Just when we thought he had gone away and had been basically written off for the 2017 season, Connolly’s name has returned to the fold. He is a figure that trouble has followed throughout his footballing career. His talent is indisputable, there are …
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Yet again we had a weekend where the black card has sparked debate and disagreements. Saturday’s two round 4A qualifiers saw a total of six black cards being dished out and, although nowhere near as controversial as the previous week, plenty of pundits saw fit to discuss the future of the rule. There is debate as to whether it is …
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On Tuesday we covered some of the best outside bets for the Hurler of the Year accolade. Now our attention switches to the big ball as we look at five outside bets for the Footballer of the Year award worth considering. The football championship received a boost as Kerry proved Dublin are beatable in the National League final. Undoubtedly counties such as Mayo, Tyrone …
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With promotion and relegation settled after some great football, all that remains in question is to whom the silverware is awarded. The respective divisional finals will be played between, Dublin and Kerry, Kildare and Galway, Louth and Tipperary and Westmeath and Wexford. This spring saw all but the bottom division go right down to the wire in terms of promotion …
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The GAA/GPA All-Star football team has been announced, with All-Ireland champions Dublin being represented by no fewer than six players. Jim Gavin’s side retained the Sam Maguire after a pulsating final replay win against Mayo in October, Stephen Rochford’s team themselves represented with four players (all of whom are at the back). _____ The six Dublin players named, Jonny Cooper, Philly …
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Saturday’s thrilling All-Ireland final showcased some of the finest footballers in the country as Dublin won their 26th All-Ireland title by edging out Mayo 1-15 to 1-14 at Croke Park. In a game that was littered with All-Stars, it was Dublin corner-back Michael Fitzsimons that won man of the match after coming into the side in place of Davy Byrne, who had …
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Kevin McManamon sure can sing! The Dublin footballers are currently enjoying the fruits of their labour, after beating Mayo in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final replay yesterday evening. The champions are having their homecoming in the city today, and along with thousands of fans, they are celebrating a victory that will live long in the memory. Some are so happy, …
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With just hours to go until the big one in Croke Park, debate is raging whether or not the Dublin and Mayo teams will start as they were named yesterday. Jim Gavin named his side last night, with Bernard Brogan and Paul Flynn holding onto their starting places, despite calls during the week for them to be dropped. Others were …
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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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It has become apparent to the majority of people interested in the game of Gaelic football since 2011, that to win an All-Ireland crown almost certainly requires a full proof plan to beat Dublin. Despite having the best team in the country for the last six years though, the boys in blue failed to reach finals in both 2012 and 2014. Proof …
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Manage the hype, manage the media, manage the crowd expectation, manage the players, and Jim Gavin’s Dublin will be crowned All Ireland champions for 2016. The only hurdle I can see is, who will manage Jim Gavin? Gavin comes across as a very measured, very level headed individual, who will not panic under pressure. The one problem for Gavin is …
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