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Here’s the ordered list of the GAA Senior Football and Hurling Club Championship fixtures from October 25 to October 28, including whether each match is a final or semi-final:

GAA Senior Football Club Championship Fixtures (15/11-18/11)

Province     Fixture                                Date       Time   Competition                                   Venue                     Round         
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Ulster       Erne Gaels (Fermanagh) vs Scotstown (Monaghan)   Saturday 16 Nov  17:00  AIB Ulster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Brewster Park, Enniskillen  Quarter-Final
Connacht     Coolera Strandhill vs Ballina Stephenites        Sunday 17 Nov    13:30  AIB Connacht GAA Football Senior Club Championship Markievicz Park           Semi-Final   
Connacht     Mohill vs Padraig Pearses                        Sunday 17 Nov    13:30  AIB Connacht GAA Football Senior Club Championship Pairc Shean Ui Heislin     Semi-Final

GAA Senior Hurling Club Championship Fixtures (15/11-18/11)

Province     Fixture                                Date       Time   Competition                                   Venue                     Round         
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Munster      Ballygunner (Waterford) vs Loughmore-Castleiney (Tipperary) Sunday 17 Nov 13:15  AIB Munster Club Senior Hurling Championship Walsh Park, Waterford  Semi-Final
Leinster     Castletown Geoghegan vs Thomastown              Sunday 17 Nov  13:30  AIB Leinster Club Senior Hurling Championship TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar Quarter-Final
Leinster     Naas vs St Martin's GAA Club                    Sunday 17 Nov  14:00  AIB Leinster Club Senior Hurling Championship St. Conleths Park, Newbridge Quarter-Final
Leinster     Naomh Moling vs Kilcormac-Killoughey            Sunday 17 Nov  14:30  AIB Leinster Club Senior Hurling Championship Netwatch Cullen Park    Quarter-Final
Leinster     Na Fianna vs Clough Ballacolla                  Sunday 17 Nov  15:00  AIB Leinster Club Senior Hurling Championship Parnell Park            Quarter-Final
Munster      Sarsfields (Cork) vs Feakle (Clare)             Sunday 17 Nov  15:15  AIB Munster Club Senior Hurling Championship Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh Semi-Final
Ulster       Ruairí Óg vs Slaughtneil                        Saturday 16 Nov  19:15  AIB Ulster Club Senior Hurling Championship BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh Semi-Final

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The All-Ireland winning manager cited the lack of impact the Dublin bench had on the game – Ryan Basquel was the only point scorer off the bench.

He compared the Dublin benches from previous Delaney Cup successes over Kildare and Laois in 2017 and 2018 with the one at the county’s disposal on Sunday.

The past benches featured the likes of Jack McCaffrey, Kevin McManamon and Paul Flynn.

Their bench in the 2017 final against Kildare was worth seven points to Dublin on the day, six greater than the bench on Sunday amassed.

Fitzmaurice noted that the bench is “possibly one area that [Dublin] aren’t as strong as they were”.

The bench has been a huge asset to Dublin’s football team in recent years with their replacements having been able to enter the match after 50 minutes and play to the same level and intensity the starters had.

McManamon was the most recognisable figure that Dublin would look to when they needed a change and the St Judes forward is the catalyst for several important moments throughout the team’s recent history.

He is still part of the Dublin panel but is currently in Tokyo as the sports psychologist is part of Team Ireland’s boxing camp.

Fitzmaurice praised Dublin’s high work rate under Dessie Farrell and used examples from Sunday’s game to showcase that.

The Sunday Game pundit analysed their performance and labelled the intensity they showed as the county’s “cornerstone”.

Dublin, although troubled in attack for periods of the final, put up a dogged display, retaining the ball all over the pitch throughout the game.

Fitzmaurice applauded the Dublin forwards for tracking back and helping out their defence whenever Kildare had possession.

Their inability to roll over for their opposition is something that Fitzmaurice believes is proof that the side is still among the top teams in the country.

“I think their work rate and the way they are tackling shows they’re not ready to give it up just yet.”

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CLICK HERE TO WATCH DUBLIN U20 v MEATH U20 LIVE

• 65′

  Full time Dublin 4-07 Meath 0-13

   
• 62′
  

  Goal!! Adam Fearon finishes to the net after his effort comes off the crossbar!

   
• 58′
  

  Dublin point from free Mark Lavin, they go 4pts up

   
• 53′
  

  Only 3pts in it

   
• 50′
  

  At the second half water break, a resurgent Meath are right back in this game. A massive final quarter is in store here in a sweltering Páirc Tailteann.

   
• 50′
  

  Meath point from 45 Jack Flynn, they trail by 5pts

   
• 48′
  

  Meath point from free Luke Mitchell

   
• 39′
  

  Meath point from free Luke Mitchell

   
• 38′
  

  Dublin goal from play Lorcan O\’Dell

   
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  Dublin goal from play Mark Lavin

   
• 35′
  

  Meath point from 45/65 Jack Flynn

   
• 30′

  Dublin 1-05 Meath 0-02

   
• 25′

  25min played and Dublin lead Meath by 6pts – 1-4 to 0-1

   
• 14′
  

  Dublin point from play Mark Lavin

   
• 11′
  

  Luke Murphy-Guinane with the point puts five up

   
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  Dublin goal from play Luke Swan

   
• 4′
  

  Fionn Murray doubles the lead

   
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  Mark Lavin opens the scoring

  Preview

This Gaelic football game will throw in at 19:30 on Thursday, 15^th July in Pairc Tailteann in Meath.

Meath had a tough start to the year with their manager leaving due to a row over senior players in June. This will be their first competitive game of the year as the luck of the draw got them to the semifinals.

Corner forward David Bell has been knocking on the door for the senior team and this could be his chance to be seen.

Dublin overpowered Wicklow in the quarter-finals by only four points to make it this far. The reigning Leinster champions were given a fright, but their class shone through.

As free-taker Fionn Murray has a big part to play in this game, he managed six points with four from play in their last match.

All over at Parnell Park and Dublin are into the Leinster U20 Football semi final #UpTheDubs pic.twitter.com/LZdfMJMrww

— Dublin GAA (@DubGAAOfficial) July 8, 2021

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Meath

Dublin

Trim Gaa Club are delighted to announce that our player Conor Quigley has made the Meath Gaa U20 Football Squad for the forthcoming Championship. We wish Conor the very best of luck . pic.twitter.com/ftNxnQzmHf

— TrimGaaClub (@TrimGaaClub) May 25, 2021

Betting

Meath 15/8

Draw 15/2

Dublin 8/15

Score Prediction

With problems following them, it is hard to see Meath being fully ready for this match. Dublin has the games under their belt and that will make the difference in this game on Thursday.

Expect Dublin to leave as winners with at least a four-point lead.

#Live All-Ireland U20 Football Final: Dublin v Galway https://t.co/p4qyDLjUdp pic.twitter.com/Mti9Zdj4v4

— Independent.ie (@Independent_ie) December 19, 2020

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The 33-year-old defender posted a statement on Twitter that listed the reasons for his retirement.

O’Sullivan said that “the competitive demands have taken their toll” on him and that he can no longer continue to play.

“While my heart would love dearly to continue on, my body simply can’t,” the Dublin stalwart conceded.

O’Sullivan leaves behind him a career filled with gold medals and glory.

8 All-Ireland titles
11 Leinster titles
6 National Football Leagues
3 All-Stars
An outstanding career in Blue. Thanks @CianOSull88 #UpTheDubs pic.twitter.com/loM4kCwZfH

— Dublin GAA (@DubGAAOfficial) June 27, 2021

His personal inter-county haul is up there as one of the best of all time.

His eight All-Ireland medals for Dublin is the joint-best haul ever.

He shares the aforementioned achievement of eight All-Ireland medals with 11 other players in history.

Seven of those players are part of this golden generation of Dublin football.

Stephen Cluxton, Philly McMahon, Michael Fitzsimmons, Kevin McManamon, James McCarthy and Michael Darragh McAuley have all played with O’Sullivan throughout his career with the county.

Three Dublin medals, one Leinster medal and an All-Ireland medal for Kilmacud Crokes only compliments the footballer more.

Comments underneath his statement underlined his legendary status among Gaelic football fans, especially Dublin fans.

Together with Jack McCaffrey and James McCarthy formed the best half back line that ever played the game. No debate. Thanks for everything Cian and good luck in the future.

— Brian Delany (@briandelany) June 27, 2021

One user crowned O’Sullivan, James McCarthy and Jack McCaffrey as the best half-back to ever play the game.

User @SquareAround stated that the Kilmacud Crokes star made the sweeper role his own in his time playing the sport.

Diarmuid Connolly showed his support for his former teammate’s decision with a blue heart.

— Diarmuid Connolly (@dermoc123) June 27, 2021

Former Republic of Ireland footballer Andy Reid also offered words in response to the statement, congratulating O’Sullivan and wishing him well in his next chapter.

User @nigelmcevoy offered his thoughts on the ex-Dublin defender’s greatest game in blue.

He said that the Dublin legend’s second-half performance against Kerry in the 2013 All-Ireland semi-final has to be up there.

The game is seen as one of the best ever Gaelic football matches and Cian O’Sullivan played a massive part in it.

O’Sullivan leaves behind an enviable legacy and will be remembered fondly by everyone who saw him play.

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