Match Details:

Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024

Time: 7:35 PM

Venue: BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh

TV: Live on RTÉ

Dublin Look to Extend Strong Start to League Campaign

Dublin head to Armagh this weekend aiming for their third win of the Allianz Football League. Dessie Farrell’s men have impressed so far, bouncing back from a Round 2 loss to Donegal with wins over Kerry and Derry.

Key Performers for Dublin

• Seán Bugler led the scoring in last weekend’s victory over Derry, notching six points.

• Niall Scully struck the net in the 22nd minute, setting Dublin on course for a dominant win.

• Conor Tyrell & Lorcan O’Dell both found the net early in the second half to put the game beyond doubt.

• Con O’Callaghan chipped in with four points, while his brother Niall O’Callaghan put in a solid performance.

With new faces blending well with seasoned stars, Farrell will be eager for another strong showing against the defending All-Ireland champions.

Armagh Seeking Consistency After Mixed League Results

Reigning All-Ireland champions Armagh have had a frustrating league campaign so far. Kieran McGeeney’s side secured a commanding eight-point win over Tyrone but have struggled for consistency, with defeats to Galway and Donegal followed by a draw against Mayo last weekend.

Key Armagh Players to Watch

• Paddy Burns hit the net in the 15th minute against Mayo, giving Armagh a five-point lead at the time.

• Conor Turbitt, Rory Grugan & Ethan Rafferty have provided crucial scores throughout the league.

• Stefan Campbell was vital in halting Mayo’s comeback last weekend.

Armagh will be determined to use home advantage to kickstart their campaign and challenge Dublin for the points.

Dublin v Armagh – Recent Allianz League Meetings

2022 (Croke Park): Dublin 1-13 (16) | Armagh 2-15 (21)

2012 (Croke Park): Dublin 4-17 (29) | Armagh 1-10 (13)

2011 (Athletic Grounds): Armagh 1-11 (14) | Dublin 2-12 (18)

With both teams eager to climb the Division 1 table, expect a fiercely contested encounter in Armagh this Saturday night.

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Other Division 2 teams, including Kildare, Louth, and Meath, are hoping to see Dublin regress.

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The 2021 GAA club championship season is underway, with round 2 for Senior, Intermediate and Junior clubs taking place on Friday 24th, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of September.

Round 2 of the Dublin Junior Football Championship was an eventful one, with many great games that have continued on an already competitive championship season.

Many teams who have been touted favourites will be happy with their performances this week and the result.

Round 3 of the Dublin Junior Football Championship will commence on the 10th of October with each game expected throw-in at 11:00 am with all four groups in contention.

Below are all the results, times and locations for all games this weekend.

Group 1

Garristown 2-11 (17) v Man O War 2-12 (18) – Sunday 26th September – 11:00 am – Garristown

Beann Eadair (W/O) v Ranelagh Gaels (W/O) – Sunday 26th September – 11:00 am – Pairc Ui Ruairc

You can view the current table for Group 1 here.

Group 2

Stars Of Erin 1-05 (8) v O’ Dwyers 3-14 (23) – Sunday 26th September – 11:00 am – Glencullen

St. Marks 1-11 (14) v St. Monica’s 1-08 (11) – Sunday 26th September – 11:00 pm – McGee Park

You can view the current table for Group 2 here.

Group 3

St. Finian’s 3-18 (27) v Na Gaeil Oga 2-09 (15) – Sunday 26th September – 11:00 pm – Ridgewood Park Swords

St. James Gaels (W/O) v Caislean v Innisfails (W/O) – Sunday 26th September – 11:00 pm – Iveagh Grounds

You can view the current table for Group 3 here.

Group 4

Geraldine P Moran 3-13 (22) v Crumlin 1-12 (15) – Sunday 26th September – 11:00 pm – Ballyogan

Civil Service Football 1-13 (16) v Bank of Ireland 2-06 (12) – Sunday 26th September – 11:00 pm – Islandbridge

You can view the current table for Group 4 here.

Dublin GAA Round 2 Fixtures – GO AHEAD JUNIOR 1 CLUB FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

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The 2021 GAA club championship season is underway, with round 2 for Senior, Intermediate and Junior clubs taking place on Friday 24th, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of September.

Round 2 of the Dublin Intermediate Football Championship was an eventful one, with many great games that have continued on an already competitive championship season.

Many teams who have been touted favourites will be happy with their performances this week and the result.

Round 3 of the Dublin Intermediate Football Championship will commence on the 9th of October with each game expected throw-in at 5:30 pm with all four groups in contention.

Below are all the results, times and locations for all games this weekend.

Group 1

St Finians N v Bye

Clann Mhuire 2-15 (21) v O’ Tooles 3-12 (21) – Saturday 25th September – 5:00 pm – Naul

You can view the current table for Group 1 here.

Group 2

St. Patricks D 1-13 (16) v Scoil Ui Chonaill 1-10 (13) – Saturday 25th September – 5:30 pm – Donabate

St. Margarets (W/O) v Craobh Chiarain (W/O) – Saturday 25th September – 5:30 pm – St. Margarets

You can view the current table for Group 2 here.

Group 3

St. Brendans 3-07 (16) v Round Towers C 4-13 (25) – Saturday 25th September – 5:30 pm – Grangegorman

St. Patricks  2-18 (24) v Garda 1-14 (17) – Saturday 25th September – 5:30 pm – Glenauline Park

You can view the current table for Group 3 here.

Group 4

Good Counsel Liffey Gaels 0-08 (8) v Naomh Barrog 2-15 (21) – Saturday 25th September – 5;30 pm – Galtymore Road

Naomh Fionnbarra 0-15 (15) – Clanna Gael Fontenoy  2-14 (20) – Saturday 25th September – 5:30 pm – Pope John Paul II Park

You can view the current table for Group 4 here.

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The 2021 GAA club championship season is underway, with round 2 for Senior, Intermediate and Junior clubs taking place on Friday 24th, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of September.

Round 2 of the Dublin Senior Football Championship was an eventful one, with many great games that have continued on an already competitive championship season.

Many teams who have been touted favourites will be happy with their performances this week and the result.

Round 3 of the Dublin Senior Football Championship will commence sometime in October with time and dates expected to be announced very soon with all four groups in contention.

Below are all the results, times and locations for all games this weekend.

Group 1

Raheny 3-14 (23) v Whitehall Colmcille 3-09 (18) – Friday 24th September – 7:30 pm – St Margarets

Ballyboden St Enda’s 1-14 (17) v Na Fianna 0-14 (14) – Sunday 26th September – 4:00 pm – Parnell Park

You can view the current table for Group 1 here.

Group 2

Kilmacud Crokes 1-15 (18) v St. Vincents 2-07 (13) – Sunday 26th September – 2:00 pm – Parnell Park

Castleknock 1-13 (16) v Ballinteer St. Johns 2-15 (21) – Sunday 26th September – 2:00 pm – O’ Toole Park

You can view the current table for Group 2 here.

Group 3

Thomas Davis 0-11 (11) v Clontarf 0-09 (9) – Saturday 25th September – 5:00 pm – O’ Toole Park

Skerries Harps 0-15 (15) v Ballymun Kickhams  1-12 (15)– Saturday 25th September – 6:00 pm – Parnell Park

You can view the current table for Group 3 here.

Group 4

Lucan Sarsfields 1-12 (15) v Round Towers Lusk 1-11 (14) – Saturday 25th September – 4:00 pm – Parnell Park

St Oliver Plunkett’s ER 1-15 (18) v St. Judes 3-17 (26) – Sunday 26th September – 4:00 pm – O’ Toole Park

You can view the current table for Group 4 here.

Dublin GAA Round 2 Results – GO AHEAD SENIOR 1 CLUB FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

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The 2021 GAA club championship season is underway, with round 2 for Senior, Intermediate and Junior clubs set to begin on Friday 24th of September. 

Below are all the fixtures, times and locations for all games this weekend.

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GO AHEAD SENIOR 1 CLUB FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Group 1

Raheny v Whitehall Colmcille – Friday 24th September – 7:30 pm – St Margarets

Ballyboden St Enda’s v Na Fianna – Sunday 26th September – 4:00 pm – Parnell Park

Group 2

Kilmacud Crokes v St. Vincents – Sunday 26th September – 2:00 pm – Parnell Park

Castleknock v Ballinteer St. Johns – Sunday 26th September – 2:00 pm – O’ Toole Park

Group 3

Thomas Davis v Clontarf – Saturday 25th September – 5:00 pm – O’ Toole Park

Skerries Harps v Ballymun Kickhams – Saturday 25th September – 6:00 pm – Parnell Park

Group 4

Lucan Sarsfields v Round Towers Lusk – Saturday 25th September – 4:00 pm – Parnell Park

St Oliver Plunkett’s ER v St. Judes – Sunday 26th September – 4:00 pm – O’ Toole Park

GO AHEAD INTERMEDIATE CLUB FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Group 1

St Finians N v Bye

Clann Mhuire v O’ Tooles – Saturday 25th September – 5:00 pm – Naul

Group 2

St. Patricks D v Scoil Ui Chonaill – Saturday 25th September – 5:30 pm – Donabate

St. Margarets v Craobh Chiarain – Saturday 25th September – 5:30 pm – St. Margarets

Group 3

St. Brendans v Round Towers C – Saturday 25th September – 5:30 pm – Grangegorman

St. Patricks v Garda – Saturday 25th September – 5:30 pm – Glenauline Park

Group 4

Good Counsel Liffey Gaels v Naomh Barrog – Saturday 25th September – 5;30 pm – Galtymore Road

Naomh Fionnbarra – Clanna Gael Fontenoy – Saturday 25th September – 5:30 pm – Pope John Paul II Park

GO AHEAD JUNIOR 1 CLUB FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Group 1

Garristown v Man O War – Sunday 26th September – 11:00 am – Garristown

Beann Eadair v Ranelagh Gaels – Sunday 26th September – 11:00 am – Pairc Ui Ruairc

Group 2

Stars Of Erin v O’ Dwyers – Sunday 26th September – 11:00 am – Glencullen

St. Marks v St. Monica’s – Sunday 26th September – 11:00 pm – McGee Park

Group 3

St. Finian’s v Na Gaeil Oga – Sunday 26th September – 11:00 pm – Ridgewood Park Swords

St. James Gaels and Caislean v Innisfails – Sunday 26th September – 11:00 pm – Iveagh Grounds

Group 4

Geraldine P Moran v Crumlin – Sunday 26th September – 11:00 pm – Ballyogan

Civil Service Football v Bank of Ireland – Sunday 26th September – 11:00 pm – Islandbridge

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Dublin Championship Club Football 2021

The Dublin Senior Football Championship draw has started. With the first round of fixtures played on the 10th and 12th of September, with the remainder of the groups games set to be announced very soon.

The format goes; 4 Groups with four teams

Here are the groups that were made

Group 1                                                    Group 2

Ballyboden St. Enda’s                                                        Kilmacud Crokes

Raheny                                                                               Castleknock

Na Fianna                                                                           St. Vincents

Whitehall Colmcille                                                             Ballinteer St. Johns

Group 3                                                    Group 4

Ballymun Kickhams                                                            St. Judes

Thomas Davis                                                                     Lucan Sarsfields

Clontarf                                                                               Round Towers Lusk

Skerries Harps                                                                    St. Olivers Plunkett

Dublin GAA Club Championships 2021 Preview, Predictions, Fixtures, Odds

Dublin Senior A Football Championship

Ballymun Kickhams

Founded: 1969

Grounds: Pairc Ciceam

Honours:

All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship:  runner-up: 2013

Leinster Senior Club Football Champions: 2012-13

Dublin Senior Football Champions: 1982, 1985, 2012, 2020

Fixtures: Group 3

Round 1 – Thomas Davis (10th September) Win

Round 2 – Skerries Harps (TBC)

Round 3 – Clontarf (TBC)

Odds: 7/4

Kilmacud Crokes 

Founded: 1959

Grounds: Páirc de Burca

Honours:

All-Ireland Senior Club Football Champions: 1995, 2009

Leinster Senior Club Football Champions: 1994, 2005, 2008, 2010

Dublin Senior Football Champions: 1992, 1994, 1998, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2018

Fixtures: Group 2

Round 1 – Castleknock (12th September) Win

Round 2 – Ballinteer St. Johns (TBC)

Round 3 – St. Vincents (TBC)

Odds: 7/2

Ballyboden St Enda’s

Founded: 1969

Grounds: Páirc Uí Mhurchú

Honours:

All-Ireland Senior Club Football Champions: 2015-16

Leinster Senior Club Football Champions: 2015–16, 2019-20

Dublin Senior Football Champions: 1995, 2009, 2015, 2019

Fixtures: Group 1

Round 1 – Raheny (12th September) Win

Round 2 – Whitehall Colmcille (TBC)

Round 3 – Na Fianna (TBC)

Odds: 7/2

Na Fianna

Founded: 1955

Grounds: Mobhi Road, St Vincents School, Johnstown Park, Collinstown Lane

Honours:

All-Ireland Senior Club Football Champions: Runners-Up 2000

Leinster Senior Club Football Champions: 1999-2000

Dublin Senior Football Champions: 1969, 1979, 1999, 2000, 2001

Fixtures: Group 1

Round 1 – Whitehall Colmcille (10th September) Win

Round 2 – Raheny (TBC)

Round 3 – Ballyboden St. Enda’s (TBC)

Odds: 9/2

St Judes

Founded: 1978

Grounds: Tymon Park

Honours: Dublin Senior Football Champions: Runners-Up 2009, 2018

Fixtures: Group 4

Round 1 – Lucan Sarsfields (12th September) Draw

Round 2 – St. Olivers Plunketts (TBC)

Round 3 – Round Towers Lusk (TBC)

Odds: 9/1

St. Vincents

Founded: 1931

Grounds: Páirc Naomh Uinsionn

Honours:

All-Ireland Senior Club Football Champions: 1975-76, 2007–08, 2013–14

Leinster Senior Club Football Champions: 1972-73, 1975–76, 1984–85, 2007–08, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2016–17

Dublin Senior Football Champions: 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1981, 1984, 2007, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017

Fixtures: Group 2

Round 1 – Ballinteer St. John (12th September) Win

Round 2 – Castleknock (TBC)

Round 3 – Kilmacud Crokes (TBC)

Odds: 12/1

Castleknock

Founded: 1998

Grounds: Somerton, Tír an nÓg

Honours:

Dublin Senior Football Champions: Runners Up 2016

Fixtures: Group 2

Round 1 – Kilmacud Crokes (12th September) Loss

Round 2 – St. Vincents (TBC)

Round 3 – Ballinteer St. Johns (TBC)

Odds: 40/1

Raheny

Founded: 1958

Grounds: St. Anne’s Park

Honours: Dublin Senior Football Champions: Runners-Up 1970

Fixtures: Group 1

Round 1 – Ballyboden St. Enda’s (12th September) Win

Round 2 – Na Fianna (TBC)

Round 3 – Whitehall Colmcille (TBC)

Odds: 50/1

Clontarf

Founded: 1961

Grounds: Seafield Road Clubhouse/St Anne’s Park

Honours: No Relevant Honours

Fixtures: Group 3

Round 1 – Skerries Harps (10th September) Loss

Round 2 – Thomas Davis (TBC)

Round 3 – Ballymun Kickhams

Odds: 80/2

Thomas David

Founded: 1888

Grounds: Kiltipper Road

Honours:

Leinster Senior Club Football Champions: 1990, 1991

Dublin Senior Football Champions: 1989, 1990, 1991 

Fixtures: Group 3

Round 1 – Ballymun Kickhams (10th September) Loss

Round 2 – Clontarf (TBC)

Round 3 – Skerries Harps (TBC)

Odds: 25/1

Lucan Sarsfields

Founded: 1886

Grounds: Lucan

Honours: No Relevant Honours

Fixtures: Group 4

Round 1 – St. Judes (12th September) Draw

Round 2 – Round Towers Lusk (TBC)

Round 3 – St. Olivers Punketts (TBC)

Odds: 40/1

Whitehall Colmcille

Founded: 1954

Grounds: Collins Avenue Pitches

Honours: No Relevant Honours

Fixtures: Group 1

Round 1 – Na Fianna (10th September) Loss

Round 2 – Ballyboden St.Endas (TBC)

Round 3 – Raheny (TBC)

Odds: 80/1

Skerries Harps

Founded: 1908

Grounds: Harps Main Pitch, Townparks, Ballast Pit, Skerries Mills Pitch

Honours: No Relevant Honours

Fixtures: Group 3

Round 1 – Clontarf (10th September) Win

Round 2 – Ballymun Kickhams (TBC)

Round 3 – Thomas Davis (TBC)

Odds: 50/1

St Oliver Plunkett’s

Founded: 1936

Grounds: Martin Savage Park/Glendu Park, Navan Road

Honours: Dublin Senior Football Champions: Runners-up: 2008, 2011, 2014

Fixtures: Group 4

Round 1 – Round Towers Lusk (10th September) Loss

Round 2 – St. Judes (TBC)

Round 3 – Lucan Sarsfields (TBC)

Odds: 150/1

Round Towers Lusk

Founded: 1884

Grounds: Monastery Road, Moyle Park and Clondalkin Leisure Centre

Honours: No Relevant Honours

Fixtures: Group 4

Round 1 – St, Olivers Plunkett (10th September) Win

Round 2 – Lucan Sarsfield (TBC)

Round 3 – St. Judes (TBC)

Odds: 66/1

Ballinteer St.Johns.

Founded: 1983

Grounds: Marlay Park

Honours: 

Dublin Intermediate Football Champions: 1998

Dublin Junior C Football Champions: 2007. 2010, 2015

Fixtures: Group 2

Round 1 – St Vincents (12th September) – Loss

Round 2 – Kilmacud Crokes (TBC)

Round 3 – Castleknock (TBC)

Odds: 150/1

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After a poor first-half performance that saw Dessie Farrell’s side lead Mayo 10 points to 4, James Horan’s men defied all odds and stopped the Dublin juggernaut.

Here is how we saw it with the Mayo-Dublin player ratings.

Mayo

Rob Hennelly – 8

Gave one of his best performances in a Mayo shirt. Improved kick-outs as the game went on, had little to do in terms of making important saves as Dublin’s goal threat was non-existent for large parts of the game. Scored three points from free’s with the equalizing point the forced extra-time.

Last minute equaliser from Rob Hennelly for @MayoGAA v @DubGAAOfficial to bring the game to extra time in the All Ireland Senior Football Championship Semi Final ! #GAANOW pic.twitter.com/FqNu7g0v3W

— The GAA (@officialgaa) August 14, 2021

Padraig O’Hora – 9

The Man of The Match winning performer has been the beating heart of this young Mayo side this season. Kept Con O’Callaghan at bay for the majority of the match and produced an early reminder with a big shoulder hit on a Dublin player. Picked up an assist for Mayo’s opener from Matthew Ruane and finished the game strong, his post-match interview will live long in the memory for many.

"Look at this place… it's the best day of my life" – An emotional Padraig O'Hora captures the joy and emotion of #MayoGAA fans everywhere.

@TheSundayGame | @RTEsport | #RTEGAA pic.twitter.com/oxYV5JXg3b

— RTÉ (@rte) August 14, 2021

Lee Keegan – 7

Had little impact if any in the first half, bar catching a few balls in the air. However, his second-half performance was the Lee Keegan of old. Drove forward with the ball, galloping past the Dublin team with energy. Did well to keep possession to give Mayo an incredible victory in extra-time.

"𝘼 𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙈𝙖𝙮𝙤"

Man of the match Lee Keegan reacts after @MayoGAA's win over Dublin! pic.twitter.com/h2doE3wiwh

— Sky Sports GAA (@SkySportsGAA) August 14, 2021

Michael Plunkett – 6

Unfortunately for Plunkett, he was left isolated for much of the game. Coming in for the injured Oisin Mullin was a big ask for the Ballintubber defender. Tried his best but was replaced by Byran Walsh on 49 minutes.

Paddy Durcan – 8

Picking up a yellow card for a tussle with defender Jonny Cooper was the only negative for Durcan. One of Mayo’s bright sparks in the first half, bringing the much-needed speed and ferocity to his team that he is known. Made a superb block from Cormac Costello in the dying efforts to see out the victory.

Stephen Coen – 7

Did what he had to do for large parts of the game. Got overrun in the first half but his engine and fitness came to fruition. Worked the ball left to right, carried the ball into space. He was influential for this Mayo side. Was taken off at 75 minutes.

Eoghan McLaughlin – 6

Worked hard in the first half and was a bright spark for an average looking Mayo side in the first half. Lost a few balls but tried to recover. His game ended after a sickening challenge from John Small and was stretchered off after 58 minutes.

Matthew Ruane – 8.5

If you ask yourself what was the main reason for how Mayo won this game, you will conclude that it was down to Matthew Ruane in the midfield. An absolute monster performance that saw him pocket a Dublin midfield consisting of James McCarthy, Brian Howard, and Brian Fenton. Got Mayo’s opening score and never looked back. Unreal.

Conor Loftus – 6

Ruane’s midfield partner for much of the season, Loftus has improved drastically this championship season. Working really hard for the cause in the first half with a turnover from James McCarthy a standout. Was substituted in the 64th minute for fresh legs but was brought back on after 81 minutes. Scored a crucial point in the first half that reduced the game to 6 points.

Diarmuid O’Connor – 7

Had a quiet day in terms of scoring but his ability to turn up when it counts is admirable. His influence grew as the game carried on. He will be remembered for his iconic 63rd-minute effort, which saw him dive to keep the ball in from Hennelly’s effort, leading to a magnificent score from Kevin McLoughlin.

Kevin McLoughlin – 6.5

The Mayo veteran gave it his all, you get leadership from McLoughlin, which was evident throughout. Started brightly a kicked an outrageous left-foot shot to give Mayo hope.

Darren McHale – 5.5

A quiet and frustrating day for the McHale, who had little to no service coming in from a rough opening 30 minutes from Mayo. Was replaced after a mere 28 minutes for Enda Hession.

Tommy Conroy – 8

As the game reached crunch time, his impact will be long remembered by Mayo fans for years to come. Overall he was a nuisance for Dublin all game. Fouled constantly, but picked up 3 points from open play that saw his side triumph.

Tommy Conroy became a man in Croke Park on Saturday night. Potential realised

69th min: first score, a monster to make it a 1-pt game.
2 min ET: another monster, 0-14 apiece.
5th min ET: bursts through to put Mayo in the lead.

He stood up and grabbed that game by the throat pic.twitter.com/JNRpUmKetD

— Tommy Rooney (@TomasORuanaidh) August 15, 2021

Aidan O’Shea – 5

It was one of the worst games for the Mayo captain in recent times. Had a nightmare first half which saw him latch onto one high ball that led to a mark. Missing a 20 metre free showcased his frustrations and was taken off after 49 minutes, O’Shea did not look happy but it proved a stroke of genius. Was brought on late to nullify the Dublin high balls. He will have a chance to write the wrongs in the final.

Aidan O'Shea has missed with a free from here

That's how it's going for Mayo so far pic.twitter.com/2tNe4Un7Ej

— GAA JOE (@GAA__JOE) August 14, 2021

Ryan O’Donoghue – 8

The Belmullet forward was Mayo’s best player for large parts of the game. Looked energetic and played with his heart on his sleeve. Scored from a mark and hit 0-5 overall.

SUBSTITUTES

Enda Hession – 7

Came on for Darren McHale in the first half and made a huge difference during the second half. Brought energy to a slow Mayo and never looked back.

James Carr – 6

Brought energy and willingness to work hard for the cause but was not as influential as first hoped.

Byran Walsh – 6

Not much to say came on for Michael Plunkett and worked hard but nothing drastic.

Jordan Flynn – 7.5

Scored a crucial point and gained a mark that led to a Tommy Conroy score. He played well when he came on for the injured McLaughlin.

Conor O’Shea – 6

Played without fear, getting stuck in but lost a ball that could have led to a Dublin score.

Darren Coen – 7

Kicked a beautiful score to get Mayo motoring, did his job well.

James Durcan – N/A

Not on long enough.

Brendan Harrison – N/A

Not on long enough.

Dublin

Evan Comerford – 6

A frustrating night for the young goalkeeper. Lost numerous kick-outs to Mayo’s high press, his first real test was one of his worst. Over-carried in the 67th minute to allow Mayo to reduce the deficit to 2 points. Looked nervous throughout, but the 23-year-old will improve.

Michael Fitzsimons – 6.5

A stalwart of the Dublin defence for many years, Fitzsimons had a game of two halves. Looked strong on the ball in the opening 30 minutes but fell off in the second half. Struggled to control his full-back line which saw Mayo run riot.

David Byrne – 5

Like many of Dublin’s players in the first half. They had the license to roam into pockets of space, Byrne looked comfortable. He will soon want to forget his second-half performance. Caught for over-carrying and lost possession countless times that led to a few Mayo scores. An awful night.

Jonny Cooper – 6

Hot and cold for an ever-reliable source. Brought energy and a willingness to step up for the Dubs throughout the game but looked out of sorts with his tightness to attacks and was eventually replaced on 52 minutes for Tom Lahiff.

James McCarthy – 7

McCarthy was a frustrated figure after Mayo clawed back the lead from the Dubs. Prior to that, he looked comfortable, ready and strong on and off the ball. Stopping Mayo with great resistance in the first half. There was a case he should have been sent off but was black-carded for a stupid foul on Lee Keegan in the closing moments of extra-time.

John Small – 5

Invisible for large parts of the game, never really got a foothold and was very lucky not to have been sent off for a dangerous tackle on Eoghan McLaughlin.

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Eoin Murchan – 6

Not much to say here, done his job for parts of the game, the lack of sharpness hampered his performance here after making his return from injury in the Leinster final against Kildare. He was tasked with roaming near Aidan O’Shea to pick any loose balls. Sustained an injury and hobbled off in the 67th minute.

Brian Fenton – 7

One of the great football midfielders experienced what many should feel while playing football, a loss. The multiple time All-Ireland winner will have hated to have lost his first championship match but he played well. Caught some lovely balls but was outperformed by the excellent Matthew Ruane.

Brian Howard – 6

Looked good and fresh in the opening minutes but a hard hit from Padraic O’Hora changed things and he could never really recover afterwards. Replaced after 82 minutes.

Paddy Small – 6.5

Similar To his brother, he had little to no impact on the game. Kicked two points from play and had a decent first half. As the game faded from Dublin, he struggled to take a foothold of the match.

Ciarán Kilkenny – 5.5

Got 3 points and tried his best throughout to put a foothold on the match. Invisible in the second half like many Dublin players around him. Padraic O’Hora did a number on him.

Niall Scully – 6

Not much can be said about Scully’s performance. Worked hard but no real end product. He got substituted after 62 minutes when the game looked over.

Dean Rock – 6 

The ever-reliable Dean Rock had a relatively quiet game for his standards. Scored 7 points, with two of the seven being from free’s. Tracked back to help out but could do little to stop the Mayo onslaught.

Con O’Callaghan – 6

Much like Dublin’s forward line after the first half, O’Callaghan was a frustrated figure. Was fed with plenty of ball for large parts but faded in the second-half and beyond when Mayo came at them.

Cormac Costello – 5

An awful day for the forward, Costello looked and played like an annoying figure. Kept scoreless and scuffed a few half chances. He was replaced for Colm Basquel on 49 minutes.

SUBSTITUTES

Colm Basquel – 5

Dublin’s first substitute saw himself black-carded for a reckless pull-down. Little to talk about.

Tom Lahiff – 5

Came on for Jonny Cooper on 51 minutes, did little to impact the game and got black-carded.

Seán Bugler – 6

Opened the scoring for Dublin in extra time to give them a 0-14 to 0-13 lead, done little else after that.

Sean McMahon – 5.5

Came on to settle the ship when Mayo took control but could do little to stop the inevitable.

Philly McMahon – 5

Gave Hennelly the opportunity to write his wrong with the re-take that gifted Mayo the chance to equalize. Lost half of his jersey in a scuffle.

Robbie McDaid – 6

Made his appearance in the 81st minute and just floated around.

Aaron Byrne – 5

Cormac Costello’s replacement had little to no involvement when introduced on 82 minutes.

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Rachaidh Baile Átha Cliath ceann ar cheann le Maigh Eo í bPáirc a Chrócaigh í mBaile Átha Cliath ar 14 Lúnasa ag 6.00in sa chéad bhabhta leathcheannais den Chraobh Peile Sinsearach Uile-Éireann beo ar RTÉ.

Cluichí Cúige

Tá an dá fhoireann ag teacht isteach sa chluiche seo, ag buachan a dteidil cúige.

Tháinig Maigh Eo ar ais ó chéad leath neamhleor i gcoinne na Gaillimhe i gcluiche ceannais Chonnacht chun teideal Chonnacht eile a bhuachan le scórlíne 2-14 (20) go 2-08 (14).

Ar an láimh eile, d’ardaigh Baile Átha Cliath a 11ú as a chéile trófaí Laighean tar éis dóibh Cill Dara a bhualadh 0-20 (20) go 1-09 (12) i bPáirc an Chrócaigh.

Anois, beidh Craobh Peile Sinsearach na hÉireann (Baile Átha Cliath v Maigh Eo) ina gcéad bhabhta leathcheannais d’Fheachtas Craobh 2021.

Maigh Eo an séasúr seo

Ag féachaint ar léirithe an dá fhoireann san fheachtas seo, d’fhéach Maigh Eo ar an taobh níos fearr ar an iomlán.

Le linn a bhfeachtais sraithe, bhí Maigh Eo ar an mbarr, tar éis dóibh atógáil a dhéanamh. Phreab siad ar ais go Roinn 1 i stíl.

Sula mbuaileann siad le Sligeach agus Liatroim ar a beach chun aghaidh a thabhairt ar Ghaillimh.

Le linn an chéad leath dá gcluiche i gcoinne na Gaillimhe, d’fhéach Maigh Eo as áit ar feadh cuid mhaith den chéad 30 nóiméad.

Chomh luath agus a thosaigh an dara leath, tháinig siad amach le cluiche reatha gan staonadh, beart daingean, le Padraig O ‘Hora agus Aidan O’Shea ag déanamh trí láimhdeachas eisceachtúla.

Thaispeáin an cluiche féin Maigh Eo ar a ndícheall agus is measa ag breathnú níos mó agus níos mó cosúil le foireann sa dara leath.

Tháinig athrú suntasach ar imeachtaí, áfach, tar éis an tsosa. Tháinig Maigh Eo amach agus bhuail siad Gaillimh ar neamhní a n-ionsaí, choinnigh siad gan scór iad go dtí an 61ú nóiméad saor.

Bhí cuma láidir ar a líne tosaigh, le Ryan O’Donoghue ag seasamh amach. Ag Scóráil 1-03.

Níor bhuail Maigh Eo Baile Átha Cliath ó 2012, i gcluiche leathcheannais na hÉireann.

Ó shin i leith, thug siad aghaidh ar Bhaile Átha Cliath in 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 agus 2020.

Chaill siad ceithre chluiche ceannais Uile-Éireann agus dhá chluiche leathcheannais, agus tarraingtí dhá cheann acu.

Bhí na cluichí go léir an-dlúth, agus i mbabhtaí ceannais 2016 agus 2017, tháinig Maigh Eo gar do Bhaile Átha Cliath a bhualadh.

Tionóladh siad a gcruinniú deireanach i gcluiche ceannais Uile-Éireann 2020 ar ais i mí na Nollag, áit ar chaill siad le foireann i bhfad níos fearr i mBaile Átha Cliath.

Baile Átha Cliath an séasúr seo

Go dtí an séasúr seo, bhí cuma an-neamh ar Bhaile Átha Cliath ar Bhaile Átha Cliath. Ar fud Laighean, d’éalaigh siad go cúng.

Cé gur bhuaigh siad a gcluiche i gcoinne Loch Garman, coinníodh gan sprioc iad, gan ach 8 bpointe buaite acu (an corrlach a scóráil is ísle i gcluiche i mBaile Átha Cliath i gCúige Laighean le blianta).

I gcluiche ceannais Laighean, d’fhéach Baile Átha Cliath te agus fuar i gcoinne Chill Dara. Bhí an ráithe tosaigh anonn is anall, agus na Lilywhites i mbun conspóide i rith an chéad leath.

Mar sin féin, tháinig taithí agus folláine na Dubs chun iad a fháil thar an líne.

Tá taobh Dessie Farrell buailte go mór le gortuithe agus le scor le séasúir anuas.

D’fhág go leor d’imreoirí tionchair Bhaile Átha Cliath an painéal an séasúr seo, Cian O’Sullivan, Eric Lowndes, Paul Mannion, Paddy Andrews agus b’fhéidir Stephen Cluxton,ag fágáil poll ollmhór sa phainéal.

Tá imreoirí eile cosúil le Ciaran Kilkenny, Philly McMahon, James McCarthy, Jonny Cooper agus Dean Rock ag dul í dtreo dheireadh a ngairmeacha bheatha.

Láidreachtaí agus Laigí

Cosúil le go leor uaireanta roimhe seo i bPáirc an Chrócaigh, ghéill Maigh Eo 2 chúilín ó Shane Walsh agus Damien Comer i gCluiche Ceannais Chonnacht.

Tá sé seo tábhachtach mar, i gcoinne Bhaile Átha Cliath, chaill siad a gcluichí móra go léir mar gheall ar spriocanna neamhriachtanacha a sceitheadh.

Bhí Maigh Eo ceithre phointe chun tosaigh in 2015, sa trajectory le haghaidh bua agus ag géilleadh 3 phointe i gceann 15 nóiméad

In 2016, nuair a thit an liathróid ón gcúl báire Robbie Hennelly, tugadh pionós do Bhaile Átha Cliath. Agus an sprioc an difríocht.

In 2017 rith Con O’Callaghan díreach trí chosaint Mhaigh Eo sa nóiméad tosaigh chun sliotán abhaile, rud a d’fhág go gcaillfeadh Maigh Eo pointe arís.

Scóráil Dean Rock an sprioc is gasta i stair dheiridh na hÉireann ag 13 soicind i gcluiche ceannais Uile-Éireann na bliana seo caite, ag marú an chluiche sular thosaigh sé fiú.

Tá go leor déanta de bhinse Bhaile Átha Cliath chomh déanach, le hiar-bhainisteoir Chiarraí Eamonn Fitzmaurice ag ceistiú an bhfuil binse Bhaile Átha Cliath cumasach go leor.

Is é an rud a bhuaigh Baile Átha Cliath an oiread sin ar fud na hÉireann le 10 mbliana anuas ná an leibhéal cáilíochta atá ag teacht ón mbinse, cosúil leis na deartháireacha Alan agus Bernard Brogan agus Cormac Costello.

Conclúid

Ag iarraidh fanacht chomh neamhchlaonta agus is féidir, creidim go sáróidh Maigh Eo a nemesis sa deireadh, juggernaut Bhaile Átha Cliath.

Beidh roghnú foirne Mhaigh Eo tábhachtach, má imscaradh James Horan Aidan O’Shea i lár na páirce, rithfidh Brian Fenton agus James McCarthy isteach sa talamh é.

Is imreoir lár páirce iontach é O’Shea, ach tá a cháilíochtaí sa líne Full-Forward, áit a bhfuil sé ina núis sa liathróid ard agus ar cheann de na cáilíochtaí is fearr atá aige.

Má thosaíonn captaen Mhaigh Eo chun tosaigh, ba bhreá liom a sheans a fheiceáil i gcoinne Jonny Cooper agus a fhoireann.

Ar an iomlán, tá foireann níos láidre ag Baile Átha Cliath, ach níor fhéach siad ar a ngnáthshéasúr an séasúr seo.

Ó na cluichí a bhí acu roimhe seo, ba iad Maigh Eo an t-aon fhoireann a d’fhéadfadh neart na Dubs a mheaitseáil le neart.

Is féidir leis dul ar bhealach ar bith agus is é Baile Átha Cliath na Favorites. Mar sin féin, tá Maigh Eo ag cur deireadh le rith Bhaile Átha Cliath.

Craolfar Craobh Peile Sinsearach na hÉireann (Baile Átha Cliath v Maigh Eo) beo ar RTÉ.

Réamhinsint: Mhaigh Eo le 3 phointe

Foirne Tosaigh – TBC

Baile Átha Cliath

Mayo

Gealltóireacht

Baile Átha Cliath 4/11

Maigh Eo 11/4

Tarraing 9/1

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Dublin will go head to head with Mayo at Croke Park in Dublin on the 14th of August at 6.00 pm in the first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-final live on RTÉ.

Provincial Outings

Both teams are coming into this game, winning their provincial titles.

Mayo came back from a lacklustre first half against Galway in the Connacht final to win another Connacht title with a scoreline of 2-14 (20) to 2-08 (14).

Dublin on the other hand lifted their 11th consecutive Leinster title after defeating Kildare 0-20 (20) to 1-09 (12) in Croke Park.

Now, The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (Dublin v Mayo) will be the first semi-final of the 2021 Championship campaign.

Mayo Retrospective

Looking at both team’s performances this campaign, Mayo has looked the better side overall.

Throughout their league campaign, Mayo has been on tip-top form, after their shock relegation. They have bounced back to Division 1 in style.

Before hammering Sligo and Leitrim on their way to facing Galway.

During the first half of their game against Galway, Mayo looked void of ideas for much of the opening 30 minutes.

As soon as the second half began, they came out with a ruthless running game, tough tackling, with Padraig O’Hora and Aidan O’Shea making three exceptional turnovers.

The game itself showed Mayo at their best and Mayo at their worst, looking more and more like a second-half team. James Horan’s side still needs work.

However, a monumental change of events occurred after the break. Mayo came out and blitzed Galway, nullifying their attack, keeping them scoreless until the 61st minute from a free.

Outscoring their rivals 1-06 to 0-00 up until that moment.

Their forward line looked strong, with Ryan O’Donoghue a standout with his movement and finishing, scoring 1-03 and had a goal disallowed.

Mayo has not defeated Dublin since 2012, defeating them in the All-Ireland semi-final where they went on to lose to Donegal.

Since then, they have faced Dublin in 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020.

Losing four All-Ireland finals and two semi-finals, two of which have gone to replays.

All games have been very close affairs, with the 2016 and 2017 finals saw Mayo come close to ending their seven-decade wait for an All-Ireland.

Their last meeting was in the All-Ireland final in 2020 back in December, where they were outclassed in the much better Dublin side at the time.

James Horan’s men come into this game hoping to break their Dublin hoodoo.

Dublin Retrospective

So far this season, Dublin have looked very un-Dublin like. Throughout Leinster, they have narrowly escaped defeat.

While they bossed their game against Wexford, they were kept goalless, only winning by 8 points (the lowest scoring margin in a Dublin game in Leinster in years).

Against rivals Meath, they scuppered a wide lead in the Leinster semi-final.

The Dubs were cruising along in the first half, leading 2-11 (17) to 0-06 (6).

However, Meath came back with a goal, narrowing the gap to three points. The game ended up 2-15 (21) to 1-13 (16).

In the Leinster final, Dublin looked hot and cold against Kildare. The opening quarter was back and forth, with the Lilywhites in contention throughout the first half.

However, the Dubs experience and fitness came got them over the line.

Kildare faded, even a late goal by man on the match Daniel Flynn did little to impact Dublin.

Dessie Farrell’s side has been hit massively with injuries and retirements the past few seasons.

Many of Dublin’s influential players have left the panel this season, Cian O’Sullivan, Eric Lowndes, Paul Mannion, Paddy Andrews and possibly Stephen Cluxton, which has led to a mass exodus of their panel.

Other players such as Ciaran Kilkenny, Philly McMahon, James McCarthy, Jonny Cooper and Dean Rock are coming towards the twilight of their glittering careers.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Like many times before in Croke Park, Mayo was blitzed with two goals, after conceding from Shane Walsh and Damien Comer in the Connacht Final.

This is important because, against Dublin, they have lost all their big games against them down to leaking needless goals.

2015, Mayo were four points up, in the trajectory for victory and concede 3 goals in the space of 15 minutes.

2016, a drop of the ball from goalkeeper Robbie Hennelly saw a penalty gifted to Dublin, the goal being the difference with Dublin coming out one-point victors.

2017 saw Con O’Callaghan run straight through the Mayo defence in the opening minute to slot home, which, yet again, saw Mayo lose by a point.

Last year’s All-Ireland final saw Dean Rock score the fastest goal in All-Ireland final history at 13 seconds which killed the game off before it even began.

Much has been made of Dublin’s bench as of late, with former Kerry manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice questioning if Dublin’s bench is capable enough.

What won Dublin so many All-Irelands in the past 10 years is the level of quality coming off the bench, the likes of the Brogan brothers and Cormac Costello saw the Dubs outrun many teams in the latter stages of finals.

Conclusion

Trying to stay unbiased as possible, I believe Mayo will finally overcome its nemesis that is the Dublin juggernaut.

Mayo’s team selection will be important, if James Horan deploys Aidan O’Shea in midfield, Brian Fenton and James McCarthy will run him into the ground.

O’Shea is a great midfielder, but his qualities lie in the Full-Forward line, where he is a nuisance in the high-ball and bringing runners into the game is one of his best qualities.

If the Mayo captain starts upfront, I would fancy his chances against Jonny Cooper and co.

Overall, Dublin has the stronger team, but have not looked like their usual selves this season.

From their past games, Mayo has been the only team capable of truly matching the Dubs strength for strength.

It can go either way and Dublin are the favourites. But, I have Mayo ending Dublin’s run.

The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (Dublin v Mayo) will be live on RTÉ.

Prediction: Mayo by 3 points

Starting Teams – TBC 

Dublin

Mayo

Betting

Dublin: 4/11

Mayo: 11/4

Draw: 9/1

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