The Irish Times

Bench has often proved decisive in Dublin-Mayo rivalry

McManamon was thorn in underdogs’ side but champions’ reserves look weaker this time out

Fri Aug 13 2021 - 06:00

Darren Daly ends Dublin career due to recurring injury issues

Ultimate squad player was called into action in five All-Ireland finals since 2013

Fri Sept 18 2020 - 19:26

Bernard Brogan’s story shaped by a savage internal refusal to quit

So long the star, Brogan had to graft his way back from injury and fight for every minute

Sat Sept 12 2020 - 06:00

Dessie Farrell speaks to the media for the first time as Dublin manager

Farrell confirms goalkeeper and captain Stephen Cluxton is ‘very keen to stay involved’

Fri Jan 10 2020 - 12:31

Six of the best: Looking back at Jim Gavin’s All-Ireland final triumphs

Manager called time on his seven year spell on Saturday after making history

Mon Dec 02 2019 - 06:00

Has spontaneity been coached out of Dublin forwards?

Drawn final with Kerry shows that defending champions need more out of forward line

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 06:00

Dublin’s star-studded bench fails to provide usual impact

Gavin’s reluctance to make changes against Kerry raises questions about faith in squad

Tue Sept 03 2019 - 06:00

GAA unlikely to pull the plug on Super 8s before third year

Defending champions Dubs top report cards as counties absorb lessons of the Super 8s

Tue Aug 06 2019 - 06:10

Dublin win phoney war, now let’s never speak of it again

Diarmuid Connolly returns as both teams play second string XVs in Super 8s encounter

Sun Aug 04 2019 - 22:19

Rob Hennelly starts for Mayo as Dublin name weakened team

Rory O’Carroll is back in the Dublin team with Diarmuid Connolly on the bench

Sat Aug 03 2019 - 12:34

Gavin increasingly sticking with tried and trusted as history beckons for Dublin

For the first time in five summers, no new player has sealed a place in Dublin’s starting XV

Sat Aug 03 2019 - 06:00

GAA Statistics: Tyrone must force Dublin to take unwanted risks

Jim Gavin’s possession based side rarely take shots on from outside scoring zone

Thu Aug 30 2018 - 07:00

GAA Statistics: How important is it to play county minor and U21?

Only three Dublin and Tyrone players did not represent county at U21s or minor

Thu Aug 23 2018 - 10:00

Jim McGuinness: Tyrone must challenge Dublin’s extremist game plan

It may not be pretty but Harte’s men must not bow to Dublin’s terms of engagement

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 13:06

Dublin hunting down Kerry greatness of the 1970s and 1980s

Challenge is now to catch up with Jim Gavin’s side, says Galway manager Kevin Walsh

Mon Aug 13 2018 - 06:00

Dublin’s style has evolved to make their dominance last longer

Jim Gavin’s team is patient, methodical and has no fear of facing packed defences

Sat Aug 11 2018 - 08:00

Champions Dublin up and racing as Wicklow get the runaround

Four first-half goals left Jim Gavin’s champions 18 points up at half-time in Portlaoise

Sun May 27 2018 - 18:10

Darragh Ó Sé: Everything before the Super Eights is shadow boxing

Hype around Mayo-Galway clash is misplaced given shift in priorities caused by reforms

Wed May 09 2018 - 05:45

Dean Rock proving a remarkably resilient regular for Dublin

Ballymun man has featured in the last 59 league and championship games for Dubs

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 06:00

Dublin take league again but Galway serve it up good and raw

Jim Gavin’s 14th title as Dubs manager is show of strength given the number of absentees

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 02:00

Galway almost win, almost lose and finally draw with Dubs

Strong wind makes for game of two halves in heated top of table affair at Pearse Stadium

Sun Mar 18 2018 - 18:31

Dublin pull away for win after Donegal get too close for comfort

Jim Gavin’s side change gear late on after Donegal twice come within a point

Sat Feb 10 2018 - 21:02

Dublin’s Jack McCaffrey targeting Championship return

Says recovery from cruciate injury is going well and could benefit him in the long term

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 06:00

Gavin praises ‘adaptable’ Dublin after comeback against Tyrone

Wasteful Tyrone unable to capitalise on good start and extra man against champions

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 06:00

Dublin fill their boots against Tyrone

Tyrone pay the price for wayward shooting as Dublin launch an impressive raid

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 22:17

Moments of the year: Con O’Callaghan was coolness personified

Dublin’s boy prince scythes though Mayo’s defence to score a great All-Ireland goal

Sun Dec 24 2017 - 09:00

Eamonn Campbell funeral punctuated by song and laughs

Late musician’s favourite saying was ‘They won’t stop me singing till they put me in the ground’

Thu Oct 26 2017 - 18:01

‘I couldn’t face losing this All-Ireland final with my Da in the crowd’

Philly McMahon explains just why this All-Ireland win felt like a precious gift

Sat Sept 23 2017 - 09:00

Dublin’s achievement reflected in 13 All-Star nominations

Champions total highest since Tyrone in 2003. Mayo’s 12 record for finalists in qualifier era

Thu Sept 21 2017 - 06:00

James McCarthy enjoys a Blue Monday after his final flourish

Dublin midfielder among heroes of renown reconvening in Smithfield as the light declines

Tue Sept 19 2017 - 07:00

Dublin 1-17 Mayo 1-16: Mayo player ratings

Some outstanding performances but Mayo come up just short again

Sun Sept 17 2017 - 19:44

Dean Rock’s late point leaves Mayo in the hardest place of all yet again

Dublin claim a third straight All-Ireland title as heartbeak continues for Mayo

Sun Sept 17 2017 - 18:09

Ciarán Murphy: Mayo can conjure up that bit of magic to beat the Dubs

Mayo winning the All-Ireland would not be a miracle. They are the second best team

Wed Sept 13 2017 - 20:00

Seán Moran: Big bang of 2009 created Dublin’s new football universe

Kerry may have been the measure of Dublin's new world but Mayo won't leave it

Wed Sept 13 2017 - 07:45