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Dublin make light work of first blanket defence test
THERE were a couple of discreet moments in the closing passages of this game that told everything of the dynamic within this Dublin squad.
Maur's are travelling nicely after departures
Rory Kerr The summer has traditionally been a season to broaden one's horizons, with many GAA players taking the 'J1' visa route to the likes of America and beyond, and clubs in both codes often struggle for numbers.
Fingallians are on the rise
Rory Kerr at Lawless Park Twenty years after the club set out for new frontiers when fielding an adult hurling team for the first time, Fingallians captured the Division 4 title at Lawless Park on Saturday with a memorable five-point win over nearest rivals Na Fianna.
Fingal clubs fall short in their promotion bids
It was a disappointing weekend for the Fingal clubs, with both Round Towers Lusk and St Margarets falling short in their attempts to get out of their respective division, while both Skerries Harps and St Pats Donabate succumbed to the drop.
St Maur's reach the Leinster decider
In Jim Gavin speak, this would probably not be a good enough performance to win Leinster title, but the important thing for St Maur's was the result as they reached their second consecutive provincial final.
O'Donnell's penalty key for Ravens
Rory Kerr in Rolestown A competitive fixture at Rolestown on Sunday morning saw Fingal Ravens prevail by eight points, with James O'Donnell's first half penalty ultimately turning the tide in their favour.
Local duo battle for honours
Rory Kerr St Sylvester's and Clann Mhuire will face off at the Naul in tomorrow (Wednesday) night's Division 2 title decider after Syls went joint top on 12 points following a resounding 6-15 to 1-5 win over Castleknock at Broomfield last Wednesday evening.
Mearnog have last laugh with crucial league win
Rory Kerr at Torcaill If comments by a member of the Kilmacud Crokes management aimed at Naomh Mearnog full forward David Byrne regarding his team's recent demotion to the Junior Championships may have been viewed as a shot across the bough, it missed its target as Mearnog outclassed their opponents in the second half of this contest.
Goal-den girls end Dublin's title wait
Rory Kerr at Croke Park When Dublin last lifted the Brendan Martin Cup in 2010 some 21,750 were there to witness one of the greatest ever displays on the hallowed Croke Park surface - when a relative young 24-year-old Sinead Aherne turned in a performace so memorable that former Kerry legend Paidi O'Se made the bold move of naming her as his player of the year in both the men's and women's code.
Finnegan relieved as Dublin make up for recent heartbreak
Rory Kerr Ask any Dublin fan who their choice for player of the year would be and many would probably give the nod at this stage to Sinead Finnegan.
Dubs have know-how to get over finish line
Rory Kerr at Croke Park 748. That's the number of minutes Mayo have played in this year's championship. The long journey back west probably seemed twice as long.
Ladies eyeing famous double
Rory Kerr Dublin supremo Mick Bohan believes that his team's game management may hold the key to next Sunday's Brendan Martin Cup decider in Croke Park (4pm) as the Jackies attempt to complete a famous 2017 Metropolitan double by winning only their second-ever TG4 Ladies All-Ireland title.
Brave Dubs put it up to Westmeath
Rory Kerr at Croke Park Although crestfallen on the pitch at the end, Dublin's Premier Juniors could stand tall following Sunday's narrow four-point defeat to Westmeath in Croke Park.
Maur's never lose grip after a dream start
Rory Kerr at Parnell Park A congratulatory tweet from former Clare All-Ireland-winning captain Anthony Daly was the icing on the cake for St Maur's on what was a fantastic weekend for the club.
St Maur's pass 'Tarf test with flying colours
Rory Kerr at Lawless Park If St Maur's manager Mark Kelly had any worries of his girls showing signs of game fatigue they were soon dispelled after Friday night's Intermediate final, with chants of 'we're on the road again' ringing happily from the winners' camp.
Five-star Jackies pile on misery for Kingdom
Rory Kerr at Semple Stadium Dublin fans don't need to be reminded of the last time they played Kerry at Semple Stadium when Maurice Fitzgerald's mesmerising sideline kick rescued the Kingdom in the 2001 quarter-final clash.
O'Callaghan steals show as the Dubs dominate
Rory Kerr at Croke Park The two biggest cheers of the day in Sunday's sell-out affair at Croke Park came four minutes apart near the end of this All-Ireland semi-final. Mistaken for Diarmuid Connolly, Eric Lowndes raised a big roar and then the man himself finally made his entrance with a minute remaining.
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