The Irish Times

Sports Books of the Year: Hard-hitting and honest rugby reads lead the way

Chronicle of Barcelona’s implosion and fascinating look at gambling business also stand out

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 06:00

Malachy Clerkin: Dublin won’t win the All-Ireland this year

We can admire Dublin and still want to puke at how straightforward they have made it

Fri Jul 16 2021 - 06:00

‘Mum would put a plate of food in front of me and I would cry my eyes out’

Along with the chronic physical illnesses of diabetes and fibromyalgia, Emma Donoghue (26) has had postnatal depression and anorexia to contend with. But life is slowly getting better

Tue Feb 11 2020 - 06:01

Rich harvest can be reaped from hurt of minor All-Ireland defeat

‘My father always said one of the best things that could happen was to lose an All-Ireland minor final’

Fri Sept 13 2019 - 06:35

Cillian O’Sullivan: Another fork in the road for Meath footballer

‘We’ve been in Division Two for a long time but you’re starting to see the odd little spark’

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 06:00

Diarmuid Connolly absent as Vincent’s open Dublin defence

Dublin star was named at centre-forward in the match programme

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 21:14

Final audit on the 2018 AFL: who takes what into the summer

Pleasing consistency for Dublin and encouragement and caveats for Galway

Tue Apr 03 2018 - 06:00

Impressive Dublin show Kerry the scale of the task ahead

Young Kingdom outfit brushed aside as Gavin’s men cruise to a convincing victory

Mon Mar 12 2018 - 07:00

O’Byrne Cup dossier for Gavin not as extensive as last year

Despite Dublin’s limited run, likes of O’Gara, Howard and Basquel still caught the eye

Tue Jan 09 2018 - 06:00

St Vincent’s unconvincing but crowned kings of Dublin again

Diarmuid Connolly supreme in first half as Ballymun disappoint at Parnell Park

Mon Oct 30 2017 - 21:00

St Vincent’s pull clear after St Jude’s lose discipline

Defending champions score three second-half goals after two Jude’s players see red

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 22:09

GAA Statistics: Decoding Stephen Cluxton's kickout

The Dublin keeper’s timing, cool head and precision kickouts set him as a class apart

Thu Sept 14 2017 - 07:00

Wily Jim Gavin busy ensuring a blue-sky future for Dublin

Quietly-spoken pilot has been overseeing constant transition of a talented panel

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 07:30

Compliant Westmeath taken apart by Dublin machine

Between the 13th minute and half-time, Dublin scored 1-11. Westmeath only scored 0-1

Sun Jun 25 2017 - 18:07

Dublin equal unbeaten record in Kerry’s own backyard

Paul Mannion’s late point denies the Kingdom victory in physical Tralee encounter

Sat Mar 18 2017 - 21:12

Jim Gavin's Invincibles: Dublin’s 33-match unbeaten run

With history in the making in Tralee on Saturday night, Philip Reid looks back..

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 11:00

St Vincent’s see off brave Mullinalaghta to reach another Leinster final

Dublin panelist Shane Carthy impresses as Longford champions put away late on

Sun Nov 27 2016 - 16:57

Strong second half gets St Vincent’s over the line against Castleknock

Marino club pick up 28th Dublin title but Castleknock no pushovers in first final

Sat Nov 05 2016 - 17:05

Men talk about health, but not mental, sexual or ‘private’ health

How to be a Man: It's easy to tell the doctor about an injury or illness. But not other stuff

Mon Sept 26 2016 - 00:00

Jim Gavin says communication with referees would lessen frustration

Dublin manager claims game would benefit from pre-match meetings with officials

Fri Aug 19 2016 - 01:02

GAA team news: Stephen Cluxton back in goal for Dublin

Jim Gavin makes six changes, Colm Cooper will make his first start of the season for Kerry

Fri Mar 11 2016 - 23:15

Sigerson Cup: UL have tall order in preparing to get over UCD

Final weekend hosts Jordanstown should have the edge in semi-final against DCU

Fri Feb 19 2016 - 01:41

Tipperary march into first ever U-21 final

Defending champions Dublin beaten in Tullamore as Tipp seal a first appearance in Under-21 All-Ireland football final

Sat Apr 18 2015 - 20:10

Dublin and Tyrone can’t be separated at Croke Park

Niall Morgan spurns last minute opportunity to take two points

Sat Mar 07 2015 - 21:10

Stephen Cluxton back in Dublin side to face Tyrone

Jim Gavin makes six changes to the team beaten by All-Ireland champions Kerry

Fri Mar 06 2015 - 22:33

Dean Rock helps Dublin claim first O’Byrne Cup in seven years

Former holders Kildare bow to the Leinster champions – but only after extra-time

Sun Jan 25 2015 - 22:00

Previews

Sat Jan 24 2015 - 01:00

Experimental Dublin team show grit to overcome Meath challenge

Sean Moran - A Royal revival was halted by Jim Gavin’s team as both camps left content

Sun Jan 18 2015 - 20:02

Laois run Dublin close but quest for O’Byrne Cup goes on for fringe players

Deep in injury time it was Emmett O’Conghaile who landed the winning point for Dubs

Sun Jan 11 2015 - 20:02

St Vincent’s fighting fit as they pursue back-to-back Leinster titles

Rhode next up for champions who include mixed martial arts in their training regime

Wed Dec 10 2014 - 01:00

St Vincents hurdle first challenge in Leinster title defence

Dublin champions rediscover their edge in the second half to defeat Portlaoise easily

Sun Nov 09 2014 - 21:46

St Vincent’s and St Oliver Plunkett’s/ Eoghan Ruadh set for Dublin final

Diarmuid Connolly inspires holders to 1-17 to 1-10 win over St Enda’s

Sun Oct 19 2014 - 17:02

Roscommon’s gifted generation aiming to halt dominant Dublin’s momentum

Belief is high in Roscommon that they can avenge the 2012 final defeat

Sat May 03 2014 - 14:26

Dublin County Board release statement on Under-21 star Shane Carthy

Player is being treated for depression and ‘receiving all the necessary support’

Fri May 02 2014 - 01:00