Month: September 2021

‘It was probably more out of respect to Jim’ – from ruling out Dublin senior job to getting set for All-Ireland final

Click:powder cannons FOUR YEARS ON and Dessie Farrell’s December focus has changed. At this time in 2016, Farrell was preparing to wrap up his duties as CEO of the GPA after a 14-year spell. During the course of his last interview in that role, Farrell distanced himself from the prospect of becoming Dublin senior boss…

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Bohan braced for ‘great festival’ of Dublin football as old foes stand in the way of four-in-a-row

Source: Dublin GAA/YouTube 15 ALL-IRELAND FINALS. Cork 11, Dublin 4. From 2005 to 2016, the Rebels ruled the roost but Dublin broke the chain in 2010. And after turning three consecutive decider defeats into three successes, the four-in-a-row is now on for Mick Bohan’s side. Their rivalry has been well documented through the years, as…

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‘It’s very much a role that is shared’ – Dubs captain on cusp of being first ladies four-in-a-row captain

DUBLIN CAPTAIN SINÉAD Aherne insists that the leadership role is a collective effort in their side, but it is the St Sylvesters’ star who is on the cusp of earning a prestigious individual accolade on Sunday. Dublin captain Sinéad Aherne. Mick Bohan’s side are chasing their first-ever four-in-a-row when they take on old rivals Cork…

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‘Dublin have taken football to a new level, men and women. They’re at the top of the hill, we’re climbing it’

SINCE 2005, IT’S all been red and blue. Either Cork or Dublin have climbed the steps of the Hogan Stand after each of the last 15 All-Ireland senior ladies football finals. Cork ladies football captain Doireann O’Sullivan. Source: Brendan Moran/SPORTSFILE The Rebels won 11 of 12 finals from ’05 to 2016, with Dublin breaking the…

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