Dublin GAA

16 ex-Dublin players sign letter praising current panel’s protest against Allianz

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Former Dublin footballer Dr David Hickey has given his “wholehearted support” to the senior footballers and hurlers’ decision to protest at Allianz’s continuing sponsorship of the National Leagues. Hickey is one of 16 former Dublin footballers who have signed a letter to Ger Brennan and the current football squad heralding their stance. Among the other … Read more

Lar Corbett: Galway turned a corner against Dublin, they can catch Kilkenny by surprise in Leinster SHC final

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Kilkenny’s Mikey Butler is tackled by Galway Conor Whelan during their Leinster SHC Round 1 match in April. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile When Galway joined Leinster in 2009, the hurling world expected them to become the team to regularly challenge Kilkenny. Since then, however, they’ve won the Bob O’Keeffe Cup just three times. Kilkenny’s tally in … Read more

‘They’ll be smarting’ – Kieran McGeeney insists Armagh won’t let up against Galway despite securing All-Ireland quarter-final spot

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​​​​​ Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney after their victory over Dublin at Croke Park. Photo: Dáire Brennan/Sportsfile Armagh are guaranteed a place in the All-Ireland quarter-finals but their manager Kieran McGeeney has insisted competition for places – in arguably the strongest inter-county football squad – will drive an honest effort in the remaining game against Galway. … Read more

Cork Kerry clash showed why the two-point free has to be ditched

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As they so often do, Cork and Kerry gave us plenty to discuss in Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC group game. There was the skirmish before half-time and like the Galway-Offaly hurling one in April there is nothing officials can do until the teams return to the field for the start of the second half. This is … Read more

Final games of SFC round-robin format will be more fun than a piñata at a children’s party – The Irish Times

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It’s time to mention the J word. No, not Jimmy’s winning matches again. Or Joyce’s Galway salvaging a draw from the clutches of championship elimination. Or Jarly Óg kicking points against the Dubs in Croker. No, the J word. Jeopardy. You wanted it, you got it. The final round of games in what is to … Read more

Armagh lead Dublin at half-time, Galway nab late draw against Derry – The Irish Times

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Sunday’s fixtures All-Ireland SFC (Both FT) – Cavan 1-13 Donegal 3-26; Derry 2-20 Galway 4-14 (Both HT) Dublin 0-9 Armagh 0-13; Monaghan 0-7 Clare 0-14 Tailteann Cup (All FT) – Leitrim 3-9 Tipperary 0-10; Antrim 1-22 London 1-14; Carlow 1-15 Longford 1-20; Fermanagh 0-25 Wexford 1-17; Kildare 4-19 Sligo 1-24 Half-time: Monaghan 0-7 Clare 0-14: … Read more