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The GAA has been blessed with many iconic All-Ireland winning managers in both Gaelic football and hurling.  From Mick O’Dwyer to Brian Cody, great men have come and gone, many of whom changed the landscape of Ireland’s national games. While the role of a manager is an ever-evolving one with backroom teams constantly growing, the same hunger, desire, attention to …

There was widespread shock last night when it was announced that Dublin hurling manager, Pat Gilroy had left the role after just one year in charge. Dublin had made huge strides under his short stewardship and were highly competitive in the new-look Leinster championship this year. The 46-year-old released a statement citing work commitments as the reason behind his decision. …

Pat Gilroy has stepped down as the Dublin senior hurling manager after one year in charge, citing work commitments.  The 46-year old who led the county to the All Ireland football title in 2011, was widely praised for his effort with the hurling team, who were highly competitive in this year’s new-look Leinster championship. “It was a huge honour for …

There was a strong Anthony Cunningham influence evident about Dublin's performance yesterday against Kilkenny.

Here are six of the biggest talking points as Kilkenny rallied late this evening to break Dublin hearts.

Dublin hurling supporters who would have been hoping that there would be a strong contingent from All-Ireland winning club champions Cuala for the upcoming championship campaign look set to be disappointed according to a report in The Herald. According to the report, just four of Cuala’s All-Ireland winning side will join the hurling panel ahead of the championship – Cian O’Callaghan, …

Betting preview of this weekend's league games, round six football and hurling quarter-finals.

GAA betting tips for round 4 of Allianz Leagues and club championships.

Pat Gilroy delighted with one-point victory over Antrim.

Big weekend in Division 1B as Limerick travel to Offaly and Antrim look to add to Dublin's woes

Pat Gilroy saw his Dublin outfit fall to Offaly by 13 points at Croke Park on Saturday evening, as the Boys in Blue got off to a disappointing start in Division 1B of the Allianz National Hurling League. The Faithful were full value for their victory, fighting hard throughout the game, and picked off scores when given the opportunity. Speaking …

New Dublin hurling manager Pat Gilroy has named a youthful looking starting XV for his side’s opening National League fixture against Offaly on Saturday night at Croke Park.  The clash is the curtain-raiser in a double-header at Croker on Saturday night, throwing in at 5pm whereas the county’s footballers meet Kildare at 7pm. The new-look starting XV named by Gilroy will …

These five counties may see some importance in the NHL this spring.

Pat Gilroy is still unaware whether Paul Schutte will be available to him for selection as he enters his first season in charge of the Dublin hurlers in 2018.  The Cuala captain opted out of the inter-county setup last season under Ger Cunningham but has been in fine form for his club side as the Dalkey side look well on …

Dublin hurlers have been boosted with the return of Danny Sutcliffe to the fold ahead of the forthcoming 2018 season.  However, Sutcliffe knows he will not just walk straight back into the team off reputation alone. Having broken on to the Dublin senior hurling panel in 2011 with a fearsome underage pedigree, winning a Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship medal in …

Former Dublin football boss Pat Gilroy’s recent appointment as senior hurling manager was a decision that raised a few eyebrows. However, having a boss with the winning mentality that Gilroy possesses from his time with the county’s footballers can only be a good thing for Dublin hurling. However, one issue that has long been associated with the hurling team from …